Hilada Monestrell
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Winemaker: Juan Miguel Benítez García Appellation: DO Jumilla Grapes: 100% Monastrell Soil: Rocky and sandy with a high concentration of limestone and clay.
"Hilanda" means the synchronous nature where the vines are planted 1 meter apart and rows are 1 meter wide.
Alceño Winery: Founded in 1870, under the name Bodegas Pedro Luis Martinez. The Bastida family acquired and renovated the winery in 2011, changing its name to Alceño and investing in state-of-the-art winemaking equipment. Alceño winery is committed to the research and development of new winemaking techniques while better protecting the environment.
Tasting notes: Mature blackberries, plumbs and floral violet aromas with hints of black pepper and mineral notes of gravel and dust. Bright acidity and meaty flavors. Medium bodied with a smooth and long finish.
Elevation: 2300 to 2625 feet
Vineyard practice: Dry farming and organic practices (not certified)
Vine Age: 35 years old Yield: 1.5 kg per vine
Harvest Dates: First half of October. Hand harvest and sorting.
Fermentation: Cold maceration for 5 days and fermentation during 15 days in small cement tanks with native yeast and malolactic fermentation in oak casks.
Aging: 7 months in 1 to 2 year old 50% American and 50%
French oak casks and 6 months in the bottle
My goal in starting a wine collective is to hand pick a unique, fun variety of wines from all over the world. To entice people to step out of the norm and be open to experiencing varietals and bottles that you may never have heard of, never knowing what you were missing! For you to awaken your palate to the bounty and abundance of unique, stunning, sexy wines from all across the globe. I hope wine tasting becomes a passion for you as it is for me! Prepare to be awed!
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