A taste of Spain!

Jumilla is Murcia’s most important wine DO and it lies along the Mediterranean coast of southeastern Spain. Despite it’s hot and dry climate, grapes have been grown there since Roman times and Monastrell is the predominate variety! 

Bodegas Alceño has been family owned since 1870 and was the first commercial winery in the region. It was acquired by the Bastida family in 2011. The old winery, which is the last operating winery in the town of Jumilla is essentially a working museum!

Alceño 12 Monastrell, Jumilla
85% Monastrell, 15% Syrah 
Manually harvested from ungraded vines!
Aged 12 months in a combination of French & American oak barrels 
“Aromas of plum leaf, blueberry, cedar, licorice, wet earth and black pepper. 
Full- bodied with chalky tannins. Bitter chocolate and earthy notes on the firm finish.”
*91 points, James Suckling

Alceño 50 Barricas Syrah, Jumilla 
Syrah grapes are blended with a touch of Monastrell, which after careful and modern production in concrete tanks, is racked to American oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation takes place and then it is transferred to French oak barrels for 6 months.
A very fruity Syrah with intense color, loads of wild berries & some walnut undertones.
Medium to full body with polished tannins and a juicy finish! 

Basares Tempranillo, Ribera Del Duero
"Dark plums, blackberries, tar, stones and mocha on the nose.
Medium-bodied with firm, sleek tannins. Stony and mineral character.”
*92 points, James Suckling

Val do Avia Treixadura, Ribeiro
(tray-sha-DOO-ra)
Straw yellow color with greenish reflections, an elegant and complex aroma that is enhanced in the glass, developing notes of white fruit, citrus peel and sweet spices. 
In the mouth it is wide, balanced and persistent with a very good body and a silky touch.
Pairs with all types of fish, seafood and white meat!

Pazo De Villarei Albariño, Rías Baixas
“Pale yellow in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of lemon, lychee and matchstick. It is soft in the mouth, with flavors of pink grapefruit, caramelized pineapple and yellow bell pepper that culminate in a very bright finish.”
*90pts, Mike DeSimone