A Grape Story To Tell And Enjoy
The producer, Finca Bacara, is located in one of southern Spain’s largest appellations, Jumilla (who-millah). Native to the Jumilla region, and known as Mourvèdre in other parts of the world, the Monastrell grape variety covers more surface area in Jumilla than any other part of the world. Monastrell is so well adapted to the region’s warm, dry conditions that most is dry farmed, without irrigation, where the average rainfall is less than 300 mm per year. Despite the hot, dry weather, the grape actually thrives when planted in Jumilla’s cool limestone soils. Monastrell develops roots that drive deep into the soil to extract all the moisture they need, even during the region’s long, baking summers. Our grapes are grown organically, also by default, since any enemies of the grape cannot survive the scorching summer temperatures or cold winters. The colour is deep garnet with a violet rim in the glass. On the nose we get ripe aromas of black fruits topped off with spicy and smoky notes. The taste is well balanced with an interplay of soft tannins and a juicy acidity. Feel free to serve with a charcuterie board stacked high with your favourite sliced meats and then piled on artisanal breads. We love to pair a stone-ground Dijon mustard to add a little zip to the lip.