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Red Wine Tarima Hill 2020

Crianza red wine from Alicante. Old-vines Monastrell aged for 14 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 14 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Alicante
Grapes Varieties: Monastrell,
Wineries: Bodegas Volver
ñ 90 92 91

Availability: In stock

€11.60
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Produced by Bodegas Volver, Tarima Hill is made from old Monastrell vineyards located at the foot of the Salinas mountains, in the northern area of DO Alicante.

The vines were planted in limestone soils between 1932 and 1975. The area has an extreme Continental climate.

Harvest was carried out meticulously. The alcoholic fermentation of this Spanish red wine took place in stainless steel tanks, while malolactic fermentation took place in French oak barrels.

After that, Tarima Hill 2020 was aged for 14 months in the barrels.

We suggest that you aerate this Crianza red wine about 40 minutes before you drink it.

Pair this red wine from Alicante with Ibérico ham and meat dishes.

Additional Information
Additional Information
Appearance

The red wine Tarima Hill is deep ruby with a garnet rim.

Nose

After some aeration, this old-vines Monastrell opens to some toasted notes and spices that slowly evolve into notes of ripe black fruit, tree bark, dry earth and a touch of Havana cigars.

Palate

Bold and expressive, with a clear note of liquor-infused fruit mingled with hints of toast and spices. In the background, an intriguing mineral and earthy layer. This wine from Bodegas Volver from Jorge Ordóñez has an excellent acidity, very refreshing, some ripe, savoury tannins and a long, persistent finish with a surprising touch of bitter chocolate and smoke.

Our personal opinion

A serious vegan wine at a very affordable price, Tarima Hill 2020 is a superb Mediterranean Monastrell from Alicante that will make a great pairing with, for instance, a lamb stew.

OTHER VINTAGES

Tarima Hill 2019:

Enterwine 93. Decanter WWA 2022 - 93 points & Silver Medal.

Tarima Hill 2018:

Enterwine 93. Decanter WWA 2021 - Silver Medal & 90 points

Losada Magnum 2017:

Enterwine 91. Guía Peñín 92. J. Suckling 95. Guía Gourmets 95.

Tarima Hill 2017:

Enterwine 93.

Tarima Hill 2016:

Enterwine 93.

Tarima Hill 2015:

Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Wine Spectator ranked it 17th in its "Top 100 wines of 2017" list.

Tarima Hill 2014:

Enterwine 92. Parker 92. Peñín 92.

Tarima Hill 2013:

Peñín 93.

Tarima Hill 2012:

Parker 91, Tanzer 90, Peñín 93.

Tarima Hill 2011:

Peñín 93, Tanzer 91, Parker 91.

Year 2021
Type Red
D.O. Alicante
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 16-18ºC
Should this wine be decanted? 40-60 minutes before serving
Vegan Yes
Ageing Crianza
Type of ageing Months in French oak barrels
Number of months aged in Barrels 14
Peñin Score 90
Enterwine's Score 92
Media rating 91
Other guides Wine Spectator: 8th. in the TOP 10 Wine Values of 2023.
Mono-Varietal Monastrell
Pairings Birds, Cured cheeses, Game animals, Grilled red meats, Red meat with gravy, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted red meats, Sheep´s cheese, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stews
Taste Fruity and Fresh, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes
Occasion Because you can, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
4 Reviews
Great wine
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Had this wine a couple of times in Alicante, and now we bought a case in Norway. It`s hard to find a better buy at this price. A delicious wine.
Review by (Posted on 31 December 2020)
Power
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Muscular black fruits cocoa espresso an earth it would be hard to find a better wine for the price
Delicious
Review by (Posted on 12 April 2020)
tarima red wine
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Great value for money. A delicious wine with a capacity for improvement.
Review by (Posted on 26 February 2019)
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This wine kicks ass!! I drank it with an Aussie red three times the price and I must confess that the expensive kangaroo was wiped out.
Review by (Posted on 7 February 2018)
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