The International Conference “Monastrell Alicante: The Mediterranean Spain” to be held in the auditorium of Alicante, next 12 November, will be completed with the most important selection of wines made with Monastrell in the world. A unique opportunity to check versatility and diversity of this variety in all producing areas. Will be 25 wineries […]
General Director of the “Spanish Observatory Wine market” (OEMV), Rafael de el Rey, has put in value the role of the variety Monastrell in the catalogue of Spanish varieties to consider that it brings a sign of identity linked to the Spanish Levant which accomplishes a special wine, linked to a territory, with a young, […]
Is typical to finish a winetasting recommending you armonisations. In this case, we will not be less. Moreover, considering the rich culinary heritage of Alicante, where we certainly have the right, pride and responsibility to defend the Mediterranean diet. Certainly, with a Mediterranean wine as Monastrell it would be perfect. To discuss what can be […]
We begin at the beginning. Monastrell coference will begin with a snapshot of the plant where we try to explain their origin, their physiognomy, development, expansion, synonyms, and development in recent years. To do this, Luis Leza, from Ministry of Agriculture and Food will present the vine to all of you and will help in […]
Quique Dacosta is considered one of the most important chefs in the world, not only for its recognition with three Michelin stars, but for its constant innovation and creativity with cuisine from around the world while its link to its origin. It is therefore one of the best ambassadors of Alicante cuisine from his restaurant […]
As if it were a football match; but all in the same team: the team Monastrell. So, we want to bring together traditional winemakers families in the area, with winemakers who, being in other regions, have come here to work with the Monastrell. In combination it has emerged a new complex valuation on the variety. […]
Alicante, Murcia: as current kingdom of Monastrell. After France, with its original area in Provence specialized in variety. Australia, with Barossa Valley as the center; and finally the United States with identified production areas in various parts of the country. Alicante Monastrell Conference will review by the main producing areas of the world by experts […]
The international conference #monastrellalicante has been presented in #turgastroUA, gastronomic and tourism forum, organized by the Department of Studies Pedro Zaragoza Orts ofAlicante´s University. This conference have took place this year in the city of Benidorm andhave count upon the participation of many restaurateurs, chefs and communicators, bloguers,…of gastronomy from diferentes areas of Spain. Among […]
The Monastrell vine (usually known in English as Mourvedre) is a red wine grape variety with a long cycle and originally grown in southern regions. It’s a classic Mediterranean grape variety with a name that harks back to its Hellenic origins. In the late 14th century it was already known as Monastrell here in Spain […]
“Mo”, red Monastrell elaborated by Sierra Salinas (MG Wines Group), has been chosen as the “2016Supervino” (Superwine) in Spain by the Guide of the same name. It is a Monastrell varietal, the vintage 2012described as a “luxury, where there has been a synergy of taste, colour, aroma and aftertaste”. This wine stands out among more […]
