This interesting young wine is a happy marriage of Monastrell with Syrah and Merlot. Lorenzo Gil, from Bodegas Luzon has a high opinion of Monastrell, saying that it 'means the same to Jumilla as Tempranillo does to Rioja. It's the character of the region'. We think he has a point. The wine has an intense cherry colour and powerful aromas of ripe red and black fruits. The taste is strong but, thanks to the influence of Merlot, still nice and fresh. An irresistible red to serve with a good meaty stew and especially good to keep at your elbow when there's a proper wood smoke barbecue in the offing.
A superior Cabernet from this young and dynamic winery, which epitomises Spanish wine's new-found vitality. Enate is the top wine maker of Somontano in the foothills of the Pyrenees. They have created a superb wine with this Cabernet Sauvignon which, with the blend of Merlot, delivers a strong burst of red fruit aromas and a wonderfully soft texture. Very good taste and long-lasting aftertaste. A really very pleasing wine.
Locals know about these wines, but they keep them to themselves! Don't expect their secret to last long though if this Merlot is anything to go by. This is a young Merlot from a young winery in a young area. Reds from Somontano tend to be well structured with nice body and this is a perfect example. A very pleasant wine, easy to drink, conveying all the notes of a pure Merlot - great aromas and taste and a rather pleasing finish. No wonder so many people think that Somontano is the next big thing!
