Macho by name and Macho by nature, this Monastrell (AKA Mourvèdre or Mataro) grows in dry vineyards in the highlands of Jumilla, producing a juicy red & black-berried Macho Man of a wine. The palate is rich and smooth, with sweet ripe fruit layered with spice, hints of orange zest, and savoury liquorice on top of leather notes from bottle age. Textural and chewy, finishes with dusty tannins. Wowza!

In the last decade, modern Spanish winery Casa Rojo has made a name for itself internationally, thanks to its award-winning wines of exceptional quality, as well as the brilliant, colourful artistic labels and witty names. This creative spirit imbues the wines as well as the packaging; choosing to work not just in one region, but across Spain, currently producing wines from seven different areas. In each of these carefully-chosen regions, the emphasis is on native grape varieties, limited production and capturing the essence of the particular terroir. Casa Rojo was founded in 2010 by husband and wife team José Luis Gómez and Laura Muñoz, the oenologists and directors of Casa Rojo. Their passion for the world of wine led them to embark on a wine tour of Spain with the goal of representing the most important Spanish terroirs and native grape varieties. A mixture of modernity and respect for tradition informs the decision-making, and so far is being met with success and absolutely delicious wines!