Bodegas Volver, Tarima Monastrell 2015
Alicante, Spain, Dry Red, Cork, 14.5% abv(2016) From Alicante on the southeast Spanish coast, this is made from Monastrell, aka Mourvèdre, and is a glorious big mouthful of sunny 14.5% alcohol red. It's a special parcel in Majestic in Autumn 2016, so there is limited stock, and its price falls to £7.99 if you are buying a mixed six. It's loaded with kirsch-like, cherry lift and red plum juiciness, a twist of smokiness and liquorice too. On the palate it is full and silky textured, a chocolaty density and the plush fruit supple across the mid-palate. Watch the video for more information and food matching ideas.
Just to say this is from SE Spain, not northern Spain!
Yes! Brain freeze Mark – thanks for pointing it out: Alicante definitely in southeast coast of Spain!