Monastrell, is a wine grape variety of Spanish origin 🇪🇸 It is the main blue grape variety in the wine regions of Jumilla, Yecla, Almansa and Alicante in Spain with a thick skin and juicy flesh, high sugar and tannin content, sufficient acidity and high yield. The grape can withstand high temperatures, bad winter weather and develops best in calcareous soils.
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The fleshy and herbaceous aromas of Monastrell are very characteristic. It loves hot and dry climates and has small berries with a thick skin, a classic combination for the production of wines with intense color and high tannins.
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