COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Monastrell
PRODUCER
Viñedos Y Bodegas Xenysel
REGION
Murcia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Xenys 12 Monastrell is a 100% Monastrell red wine from Viñedos y Bodegas Xenysel, located in the Jumilla D.O.P. in Murcia, Spain. The wine originates from vineyards in the Hoya de Torres Valley, situated at an altitude of 800 meters, where the calcareous, sandy, and stony soils support ungrafted vines. Viñedos y Bodegas Xenysel is a family winery founded in 2006, dedicated to producing organic wines that showcase the Monastrell grape and the regional terroir. The wine is produced using traditional farming methods and is certified organic and vegan.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from ungrafted 'pie franco' vines.
Fact 02
Grown at an altitude of 800 meters.
Fact 03
Certified organic and vegan-friendly.
Fact 04
Gold medal winner at The Autumn Tasting 2020.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Xenys 12 Monastrell is produced from 100% Monastrell grapes. Following a manual harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 15 days at a maximum temperature of 26°C. The wine is then aged for 12 months as a Crianza. Viñedos y Bodegas Xenysel employs traditional farming practices and adheres to organic cultivation methods, with a focus on respecting the natural environment. The winery was founded in 2006 and is dedicated to showcasing the Monastrell grape and the Jumilla terroir.
