Monopole Clasico Reserva 2020

Description

GRAPE VARIETIES

Viura and others

WINE TASTING

CVNE have been producing Monopole in Haro since the beginning of the 20th century. The name was registered back in 1915, making it the white wine with the oldest registered name in Spain. Since then, it has been one of CVNE’s most prominent wines and a benchmark in households and hospitality.

Monopole is made from viura grapes, and its French name denotes that the wine comes from a single vineyard, a term originating from Napoleonic times.

Monopole Clásico is the story of a remake after 40 years. Prepared in the same way as it was in the 1960s. In 2014, CVNE brought its historical winemaker Ezequiel García back to the winery, who had led wine production there for more than three decades. Known by the name of El Brujo (the wizard), he once again worked his magic with the re-edition of this 1960s Monopole, calling it Monopole Clásico.

The grapes used to produce Monopole Clasico are harvested from the Villalba de Rioja vineyard, over 5 hectares planted in calcareous soils 15 years ago with an east-facing aspect. The vines are trellis-trained to offer protection from the prevailing winds. At an altitude of over 600 metres. The grapes are hand-harvested in 20 kg boxes. The grapes are gently pressed, and the must is transferred (just like in the 1960s) into concrete tanks for static clarification. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, and the wine is subsequently aged together with the fine lees in barrels and casks that have been used previously for different wines with capacities of 300, 400 and 500 litres. The wine is left to settle in the barrels and casks of varying capacities for around 8 months, during which periodic tastings are carried out.

FOOD PAIRING

Perfect companion with grilled white meats, fish and seafood. Serving temperature between 8ºC and 10ºC.