Monbousquet other_regions_italy 5-hectare plot of 65+-year-old vines

5-hectare plot of 65+-year-old vines at the top of the Paje vineyard

It encompasses about 132 acres located in four regions of Alava Rioja planted to approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano

black raspberries and black currants plus a hint of iron ore

000 bottles produced

Monbousquet other_regions_italy 5-hectare plot of 65+-year-old vinesThe 1998 Monbousquet is medium to deep garnet brick in color with wonderful dried mulberries, kirsch and prune preserves notions with hints of cigar box, Chinese five spice and potpourri plus a waft of liquid licorice. Medium bodied, it's very spicy with a wonderful core of plum and cherry preserves and beautifully plush tannins, finishing very long and spicy. Delicious now and should age a further 10 to 15+ years!