Bodegas Murviedro makes Sericis Cepas Viejas Monastrell in Alicante.
Sericis means silky in Latin and honours the old Silk House of Requena for its name and its smooth mouthfeel.
Winemaking
Harvested by hand. Destemming and gentle crushing of the grapes. Pre-fermentative maceration at low temperature for 3-4 days, addition of selected yeasts controlling the fermentation at 26 °C maximum temperature.
Devatting after 21 days maceration. Aged for a minimum of 14 months in new French oak barrels.
AL2020 RBFR UV002 RV004 C0RJ GUISS QSSS
Technical Details
Tasting Notes
Colour: Intense red with purple tones.
Nose: Aroma of high intensity, highlighting the very ripe fruit on a background of toasted oak of great elegance.
Palate: Meaty, complex flavour, with an unctuous palate, balanced tannins and a roasted finish.
Awards
(2019) Challenge International du Vin (Francia) - Oro
(2019) Berliner WeinTrophy – Cata Febrero (Alemania) - Oro
(2019) Mundus Vini – Cata (Alemania) - Oro
(2019) Gilbert & Gaillard (Francia) - Oro
(2018) Korea Wine Challenge (República de Corea) - Oro
(2018) Japan Wine Challenge (Japón) - Bronce
