Quinta da Muradella 2020 Candea Tinto, Monterrei DO

Item Number: 20040

UPC: None

Country: Spain
Region: Galicia
Sub Region: Monterrei
Appellation/AVA: Monterrei DO
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2020
Grape(s): Mencía / Araúxa (Tempranillo) / Garnacha Tintorera / Mouratón
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic

Vineyard Notes: A blend of Mencia, Arauxa (Tempranillo), Garnacha Tinotrera, and Mouraton from vineyards around the village of Tamagos on mostly clay soils. Vineyards average 370m elevation.

Winemaking Notes: Grapes are co-fermented, with about 1/3 whole bunches in the mix, and total maceration can exceed 30 days. The wine is racked after malolactic fermentation, and spends over a year in tank before bottling.

Reviews

  • The Wine Advocate
    Rating: 92 (11/16/2023)
    "I love the simplicity of the red blend 2020 Candea Tinto, which is straightforward, tasty, juicy and balanced, without any excess or makeup, raw and authentic, with note of wild berries, flowers and herbs and a medium-bodied palate with moderate alcohol and nice balance. Highly drinkable. 14,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2022." - Luis Gutierrez
  • Vinous
    Rating: 90 (12/1/2023)

    "The 2020 Candea Tinto blends Menica, Tempranillo, Garnacha Tintorera and Mouraton from the small DO Monterrei, with 30% fermented with whole-clusters. Presenting a garnet hue in the glass, it displays pink peppercorn on the nose, accompanied by herbs and black fruit. Rich and smooth, the velvety tannins and fairly concentrated mouthfeel create a simple and tasty palate." - Joaquin Hidalgo