Pairings | Monastrell
Macedonio Finca del Regajo Monastrell Joven 2012
Posted on March 21 2015 at 08:14
Those of you who read the Guardian will have spotted that I’ve devoted this week’s column to independent wine merchants but here’s a slightly different business model from a firm called Dashing Wines which bills itself as offering ‘estate wines at everyday prices’.
Braised short ribs and Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre)
Posted on March 5 2012 at 13:07
One of the tricky decisions to make when you’re serving a rich, winey stew is whether to go for a wine of equal weight or a lighter medium-bodied wine as a refreshing contrast.
Off the Shelf: Desconocido 2013
Posted on April 9 2015 at 11:09
The first of my random wine finds in this new series* is a young Spanish red called Desconocido #1 Tinto Joven 2013 from Alicante which is made from bush-vine Monastrell (or Mourvèdre as they call it in France).