El Veneno. Monastrell Red Wine from Alto Vinalopó
El Veneno is a Monastrell from Alto Vinalopó, from the El Veneno estate located between Sierra Salinas and Pinoso. This wine exhibits the power and strength of calcareous soils and an extreme Mediterranean climate.
The El Veneno estate is a beautiful plot nestled against the mountain. It owes its name to the nickname of Uncle Veneno, as he was quite serious, grumpy, and tough on his neighbors.
Coming from sandy-loam and calcareous soils, it is a deep wine made with 30% stems. A terroir wine that presents the variety in a fresh and balanced way.
On the palate, it is a very pleasant wine, with plenty of fine and delicate tannins. Its 12-month aging in 12-liter French oak barrels accompanies the wine, providing complexity and elegance.
A wine for aging, with great evolution over time.
AL2021 RBFR UV002 RV003 C0RJ
Technical Details
Brand
EL VENENO PEPE MENDOZA CASA AGRICOLA
Tasting Notes
Notes of lavender, rockrose, scrubland, holm oak, and Mediterranean pines, with the barrel adding complexity to this ensemble. Magnificent palate, serious, big, and balanced, with grip.
Awards
El Veneno 2020 - 95+ Parker
El Veneno 2020 - 94 Peñín
El Veneno 2020 - 93 Tim Atkin
Manufacturer
Pepe Mendoza Casa Agrícola s.l.u,
