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Monastrell Ecologico
2023
Jumilla
Certified Organic
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

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DO Jumilla, found deep within the Murcia in southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, has a predominantly continental climate, whilst till seeing some influence from the Mediterranean Sea. It is a sunny and arid climate, with more than 300 days of sunshine per year and very limited rainfall (c.300 ml per square meter per year) where the summers are very hot and the winters very cold. Here Monastrell reigns supreme, where the extreme heat and arid conditions means that high alcohol, ripe jammy fruit and rich flavours are common in , whilst still displaying the varietal’s textbook spice . Reds far outnumber whites, where Airen is perhaps the most interesting of the indigenous varietals. In terms of production, there is a long history of large co-operatives making passable table wines now with an increase of international varieties being added to the blends. Few but a growing number of growers are going it alone to create more original and interesting wine styles.

Parajes del Valle is a bright, new, exciting winery, established as recently as 2018. From Day One their wines have been in the young but experienced hands of Maria Jover, a 28 year old winemaker who counts Vegas Sicilia as a previous employer. Her modern views to winemaking are transforming the wines of the area. The certified organic Monastrell grapes all come from old vines (15-40 years) split across four plots (Fountain of the Partridges, La Cañada de Albatana and the Termino de Arriba in the north of Jumilla). They are maintained by the age-old “Terraje" system, meaning that the vineyards are rented out to the farmers, who give back 7% of the production in turn for taking good care of the vines. Almost all 80–90-year-old vines in Jumilla are maintained like this but are increasingly at risk of dying out as landowners want to change the system to the more productive and cost-effective system of irrigated vineyards. Parajes del Valle is adamant to protect the “Terraje” system, even paying a higher price for the grapes in guarantee the highest quality.

Tasting note: Bright, piercing cherry red, crisp and glistening. The nose is also bright, intense, concentrated with redcurrants, cherry, raspberry and some green pepper spice. The fruit is fresh, juicy but with piercing clean acidity and young grippy tannins. Concentrated and elegant redcurrant fruit persists to finish on spice, fresh tobacco and lots of morish acidity.
Winemaking Detail: Manual harvest from 15-30 year old vines. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, after which it is transferred to concrete to finish both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Concrete is used to help clarify the wine and improve its stabilization during the winter. No added sulphur at bottling.
Features Redcurrant Cherry Green spice Bright Spicy

Features Bright, Cherry, Concentrated, Green spice, Redcurrant, Spicy,
Tasting note Bright, piercing cherry red, crisp and glistening. The nose is also bright, intense, concentrated with redcurrants, cherry, raspberry and some green pepper spice. The fruit is fresh, juicy but with piercing clean acidity and young grippy tannins. Concentrated and elegant redcurrant fruit persists to finish on spice, fresh tobacco and lots of morish acidity.
Drink with
Lamb tartar, Pastrami, Pork Chop,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Jumilla
Producer Parajes del Valle
Wine Name Monastrell Ecologico
Colour Red
Style Fresh & Floral
Vintage 2023
Main Grape Monastrell
Other Grapes
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork with wax
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 350000
Aging 8 months in concrete tank
Soil Limestone
Time to drink Now - 2024
Winemaking Detail Manual harvest from 15-30 year old vines. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, after which it is transferred to concrete to finish both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Concrete is used to help clarify the wine and improve its stabilization during the winter. No added sulphur at bottling.

PDV0123RW
Parajes del Valle
Monastrell Ecologico
2023
Jumilla
Certified Organic
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

DO Jumilla, found deep within the Murcia in southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, has a predominantly continental climate, whilst till seeing some influence from the Mediterranean Sea. It is a sunny and arid climate, with more than 300 days of sunshine per year and very limited rainfall (c.300 ml per square meter per year) where the summers are very hot and the winters very cold. Here Monastrell reigns supreme, where the extreme heat and arid conditions means that high alcohol, ripe jammy fruit and rich flavours are common in , whilst still displaying the varietal’s textbook spice . Reds far outnumber whites, where Airen is perhaps the most interesting of the indigenous varietals. In terms of production, there is a long history of large co-operatives making passable table wines now with an increase of international varieties being added to the blends. Few but a growing number of growers are going it alone to create more original and interesting wine styles.

Parajes del Valle is a bright, new, exciting winery, established as recently as 2018. From Day One their wines have been in the young but experienced hands of Maria Jover, a 28 year old winemaker who counts Vegas Sicilia as a previous employer. Her modern views to winemaking are transforming the wines of the area. The certified organic Monastrell grapes all come from old vines (15-40 years) split across four plots (Fountain of the Partridges, La Cañada de Albatana and the Termino de Arriba in the north of Jumilla). They are maintained by the age-old “Terraje" system, meaning that the vineyards are rented out to the farmers, who give back 7% of the production in turn for taking good care of the vines. Almost all 80–90-year-old vines in Jumilla are maintained like this but are increasingly at risk of dying out as landowners want to change the system to the more productive and cost-effective system of irrigated vineyards. Parajes del Valle is adamant to protect the “Terraje” system, even paying a higher price for the grapes in guarantee the highest quality.

Tasting note: Bright, piercing cherry red, crisp and glistening. The nose is also bright, intense, concentrated with redcurrants, cherry, raspberry and some green pepper spice. The fruit is fresh, juicy but with piercing clean acidity and young grippy tannins. Concentrated and elegant redcurrant fruit persists to finish on spice, fresh tobacco and lots of morish acidity.
Winemaking Detail: Manual harvest from 15-30 year old vines. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, after which it is transferred to concrete to finish both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Concrete is used to help clarify the wine and improve its stabilization during the winter. No added sulphur at bottling.
Features Redcurrant Cherry Green spice Bright Spicy

Features Bright, Cherry, Concentrated, Green spice, Redcurrant, Spicy,
Tasting note Bright, piercing cherry red, crisp and glistening. The nose is also bright, intense, concentrated with redcurrants, cherry, raspberry and some green pepper spice. The fruit is fresh, juicy but with piercing clean acidity and young grippy tannins. Concentrated and elegant redcurrant fruit persists to finish on spice, fresh tobacco and lots of morish acidity.
Drink with
Lamb tartar, Pastrami, Pork Chop,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Jumilla
Producer Parajes del Valle
Wine Name Monastrell Ecologico
Style Fresh & Floral
Vintage 2023
Main Grape Monastrell
Other Grapes
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork with wax
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 350000
Aging 8 months in concrete tank
Soil Limestone
Time to drink Now - 2024
Winemaking Detail Manual harvest from 15-30 year old vines. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, after which it is transferred to concrete to finish both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Concrete is used to help clarify the wine and improve its stabilization during the winter. No added sulphur at bottling.