Enrique Mendoza, Finca Xaconero

Grape variety: 90% Monastrell (old vines), 5% Garnacha, 5% Syrah.
The name of this wine refers to the historical wine estate and vineyards "Finca Chaconero" located in Villena at an altitude of 500m.
Color: clear, medium intense cherry red.
Nose: in addition to exuberant red fruit (raspberry, red plum) and lavender, there is also a considerable spiciness (pepper, cloves, rosemary, sage, bay leaf and a hint of pine scent). A touch of cedar and coffee come from the aging in the oak barrels.
Mouth: the ripe red fruit and spices prevail here. It has a fresh attack, is dry, with ripe yet young tannins and a rather long finish.
Vinification: the fermentation takes place in stainless steel vessels under temperature control (25 ° C) with native yeasts. The malolactic fermentation and maturation are done in French (Allier - medium-lightly toasted) oak barrels for 12 months.
Culinary associations: barbecue, spicy stews, feathered game