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Rioja
Monopole Classic Reserve
75cl bottle - 2021
Monopole Clásico Reserva is made with grapes from our own vineyard in Villalba de Rioja, in limestone soils at an altitude of over 600 meters above sea level. The manual harvest and biological aging in used barrels for 8 months provide aromas of chamomile and dried fruit, with fresh acidity and a long aftertaste. The 2021 vintage was characterized by a slow and balanced maturation, resulting in a singular white wine, with aromas of chamomile and dried fruits, vibrant acidity and a long and persistent aftertaste. A tribute to tradition with a modern character.
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Production Zone
Rioja
Type of wine
White
Winery
Monopole
Aging
Reserva
Format
75cl
Grape variety used
Viura and others
Alcohol content
13%
Characteristics of the vineyard
The grapes for this wine come from our own vineyard in Villalba de Rioja, 5+ hectares planted 15 years ago with eastern exposure, on limestone soils. The vines are trellised for protection due to the prevailing wind on the estate. Altitude above 600 meters.
Winemaking characteristics
The grapes are hand harvested in 20 kg boxes. The grapes are gently pressed and, as in the 1960s, the must is taken to a concrete tank for static racking.
The alcoholic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks and once this process is finished the wine will go together with the fine lees to complete its aging in used barrels and casks that have previously contained several wines, being of 300, 400 and 500 l. capacity.
The wine rests in these used barrels and casks of different capacities for about 8 months, where biological aging has been carried out thanks to the development of the veil of flor.
This aging contributes to the peculiar organoleptic characteristics of Monopole Clásico, providing aromas of chamomile and dried fruits, increasing the sensation of freshness due to its acidity and providing a long and persistent aftertaste.
With all this, we achieve a wine that preserves both the qualities of the varieties and the peculiarities of a sui generis white.
Harvest data
The weather in our Villalba plots during the 2021 growing season was favorable for obtaining quality grapes. In this high and airy area, where the vineyard is of low and medium production, the grapes had a very positive evolution throughout the cycle. Perfect weather during the month of October, with days of light and sunshine followed by very cold nights, led to slow ripening.
The white grapes were harvested by hand at our Villalba estate between September 29 and October 2.
Healthy grapes, very balanced and generally with good acidity allowed us to produce this wine of great personality.
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