Bodegas Vinicola Real Cueva Del Monge Rioja 2015

Bodegas Vinícola Real Cueva del Monge Rioja 2015 is a versatile and expressive red wine from the Iregua Valley, designed to showcase a more youthful and fruit-forward personality compared to the estate's longer-aged "200 Monges" line. The 2015 vintage, harvested manually in small boxes, underwent a 12-day fermentation at controlled temperatures before aging for 10 months in French and American oak barrels. This maturation takes place in the winery's unique rock-hewn cellars, which maintain natural temperature and humidity levels year-round. The wine presents an intense red colour with purple hues and a complex aromatic profile of ripe red fruits, toffee, and spice, complemented by subtle smoky notes from the barrel. On the palate, it is well-structured and fleshy, offering flavors of black cherry and chocolate supported by integrated tannins and a fresh, persistent finish.