Red Wine 12 Lunas 2021

Crianza red wine from Somontano. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah aged for 9 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 9 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 14.5º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Somontano
Grapes Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo,
91 91

Availability: In stock

€10.45
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Produced in Barbastro, DO Somontano, the wine 12 Lunas is produced by bodega El Grillo y la Luna.

This blended Spanish a red wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, with some Merlot and a tiny amount of Syrah.

Harvested at an optimal ripening point, each of the varieties of this red wine from Somontano were vinified separately in stainless steel tanks under strict temperature control.

Afterwards, the different wine musts were fermented, macerated with the skins and put into 2nd and 3rd year 225-litre French oak barrels. After that, the wine 12 Lunas 2021 was aged for 9 months, blended and filtered through gravity before bottling.

A nice Crianza red wine, this will pair excellently with rice dishes and meat recipes.

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Appearance

The red wine 12 Lunas is deep ruby with a garnet rim.

Nose

Fresh and expressive, with notes of red berries and liquor-infused fruit. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah also suggests vanilla, clove and cardamom, with some menthol and balsam remembrances.

Palate

This wine of the El Grillo y la Luna winery is medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and a crisp acidity. Liquorice, plums, toast and dry earth. Medium finish with some mineral and spicy remembrances.

Our personal opinion

The wine 12 Lunas 2021 is easy to drink, elegant and affordable. A wise buy.

OTHER VINTAGES

12 Lunas 2020:

Enterwine 91.

12 Lunas 2019:

Enterwine 91.

12 Lunas 2018:

Enterwine 91. J. Suckling 91. Silver Medat al the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2019.

12 Lunas 2017:

Enterwine 91.

12 Lunas 2016:

Enterwine 90.

12 Lunas 2015

Enterwine 91.

12 Lunas 2014:

Enterwine 91.

12 Lunas 2013:

Enterwine 90.

Year 2021
Type Red
D.O. Somontano
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 15-17ºC
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 9
Enterwine's Score 91
Media rating 91
Percentage of variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah.
Pairings Aperitif, Bull meat, Chocolate, Cold meats, Poultry, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted red meats, Specialty plates, Stew, Stews, White meat with gravy
Taste Light, easy to drink, Lively and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Appetizer, Barbecue, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Reunion with colleagues
Reviews
2 Reviews
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Nice red wine from Aragón. Fruity with an earthy twist.
Review by (Posted on 20 July 2018)
lunas
Value
A nice value indeed. Fruit, a toasty note, yummy and fresh.
Review by (Posted on 17 November 2017)
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