The 2008 Murtia Dos Monastrell is composed of 85% Monastrell, with equal portions of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo aged for 12 months in seasoned oak. Sourced from older vines than the above cuvee, it exhibits a perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, mineral, and liqueur-like black fruits. Round, spicy, and full flavored in the glass, it reveals enough underlying structure to evolve for 1-2 years. It is an excellent value that will offer prime drinking from 2012 to 2020.
Importer: F.L. Navarro, The Artisan Collection, Brooklyn, NY; Tel. (718) 596-0722