COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
PRODUCER
Baron de Ley
REGION
Rioja
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio 2020 is a red wine from the Rioja DOCa region of Spain. The wine's name, 'Monastery Estate,' refers to the historic Benedictine monastery near the estate's original vineyard, planted in 1985. Baron de Ley, founded in 1985, was established with a focus on vineyard quality, drawing inspiration from French winemaking traditions. The Finca del Monasterio vineyard is situated in Rioja Baja, benefiting from a Mediterranean continental climate and alluvial calcareous soils. The wine is a blend of Tempranillo with other traditional Rioja varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo. Its production involves careful vineyard management and a distinctive aging process designed to integrate fruit and oak influences.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Finca Monasterio' means 'Monastery Estate'.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-harvested with strict selection.
Fact 03
The vineyard was planted in 1985.
Fact 04
Aged in both new French oak barrels and large foudres.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio 2020 begins with hand-harvested grapes from a single vineyard, subject to strict selection. Fermentation occurs in small wooden vats with controlled temperatures. A lengthy maceration period follows fermentation to enhance color and tannin extraction. The wine is then aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, followed by a further six months in large French oak foudres. This winemaking process is designed to develop the wine's structure and complexity.
