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Citizen Wine 'Moda Foca' Monastrell 2020
Primary flavours

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blueberry

Black Olive

Milk Chocolate

Mineral
Details
With a label like this, it's not hard to like this wine before you have even poured yourself a glass. Jam-packed with blueberry jammy fruit, this wine shows a lovely savoury, black olive edge. The palate is fresh, with a ripe set of tannins and sweet fruit.
Origin: Valencia in south-eastern Spain. Mainly Grown In: Across Spain and also the Rhone Valley and Provence in France. Key Facts: Mourvèdre (when in France), aka Mataro (when in Australia), aka Monastrell (when in Spain), is a well-travelled grape! Best known in the warmer parts of eastern and central Spain, it also makes brilliant examples in southern France. Some of the oldest vines are actually in South Australia however, where it makes a chocolatey, fruit-forward wine. Mourvèdre makes full-bodied wines, often high in alcohol and tannin. Savoury and sometimes gamey, the wines are earthy and dark red fruited, with plenty of character. Fun Fact: The true home for Mourvèdre is Spain, where more than 61,000 hectares of vines are planted. After Spain, France is next country with the largest amount of planted Mourvèdre vines. With a label like this, it's hard to not like this wine before you have even poured yourself a glass. Jam packed with blueberry jammy fruit, this wine shows a lovely savoury, black olive edge. The palate is fresh, with a ripe set of tannins and sweet fruit.
Origin: Valencia in south-eastern Spain. Mainly Grown In: Across Spain and also the Rhone Valley and Provence in France. Key Facts: Mourvèdre (when in France), aka Mataro (when in Australia), aka Monastrell (when in Spain), is a well-travelled grape! Best known in the warmer parts of eastern and central Spain, it also makes brilliant examples in southern France. Some of the oldest vines are actually in South Australia however, where it makes a chocolatey, fruit-forward wine. Mourvèdre makes full-bodied wines, often high in alcohol and tannin. Savoury and sometimes gamey, the wines are earthy and dark red fruited, with plenty of character. Fun Fact: The true home for Mourvèdre is Spain, where more than 61,000 hectares of vines are planted. After Spain, France is next country with the largest amount of planted Mourvèdre vines. With a label like this, it's hard to not like this wine before you have even poured yourself a glass. Jam packed with blueberry jammy fruit, this wine shows a lovely savoury, black olive edge. The palate is fresh, with a ripe set of tannins and sweet fruit.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards full bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, very fruity, high tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Valencia
country
Spain
Grape type
Monastrell
Wine Maker
Citizen Wine
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2020
Cellar period
1-3 years
Production method
Vegan
Pairing guide
As a classic Spanish grape varietal, Monastrell has a history of being enjoyed by those who like to take things easy, and keep life ticking by at a gentle pace. As such, it seems only fitting that the best pairings for this deep red wine are those which are cooked very slowly indeed - hearty meat stews, slow braised beef, and rich cuts of pork which just fall off the bone when taken from the oven. As you can probably imagine, this is a real meat lover’s wine, and whether you’re pairing it with rabbit and boar, or something a little more conventional like lamb, pork sausages, or beef ribs, the umami depth of the dishes are going to work beautifully with this bottle!
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Food

Game

BBQ

French Cuisine

Braised Chops

Beef Stews

Lamb
Tastes

Bitter

Rich

Earthy
Moods

Adventurous

Creative

Excited
Seasons

Spring

Cooler Months
Recipe Matches
Wine region

Valencia, Spain
Valencia is a wine region located on the east coast of Spain. Known for its sunny and mild climate, Valencia produces a variety of red, white, and rosé wines, including the famous Bobal grape, which is indigenous to the region. Valencia's winemakers aim to create wines that reflect the unique character of the region, and its vineyards range from small family-owned operations to large-scale wineries. Whether you prefer crisp whites or bold reds, there's guaranteed to be something from this part of Spain to please you!
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