Monastrell is our region’s classic variety and with Altos de la Hoya we aim to capture its essence.
“Once again, this is probably the top value I found in my annual tastings of new releases from Spain.”
-Josh Raynolds, VINOUS
Current vintage.- 2023
Blend.-95% Monastrell, 5% Garnacha
Harvest & Elaboration.- Finca “Hoya de Santa Ana”, northwest part of the D.O. Monastrell only ungrafted, average age 45 years, harvest done by hand, dry farming. Sandy loam soils with a high percentage of limestone. Grapes selected from the highest plots of the farm, at 830-840 meters of altitude. Harvest carried out during the first fortnight of October.Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature controlled and using wild yeast.
Aging.- 6-8 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting note.- Deep ruby. Ripe, powerful scents of red and dark fruits, minerals and spices. Finishes fresh and long, with a repeating dark fruit note.
Tech sheet
- Alcohol content.- 14,5%
- Total acidity.- 5,40 gr/l (tartaric a.)
- Volatile acidity.- 0,38 gr/l (acetic a.)
- Residual sugar.- 2 gr/l
PRESS & RATINGS
The Wine Advocate
–Robert Parker
- 2016 90+ rating
- 2018 90 rating
- 2021 91 rating
- 2023 91 rating
