Monopole Clásico Gran Reserva, CVNE 2017 (750 ml)

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95 poena - The Wine Advocate

Inspirisan istorijskim stilom bijelih vina Rioje koja su se nekada služila u najboljim hotelima i restoranima sjeverne Španije, Monopole Clásico oživljava gotovo zaboravljen izraz odležale bijele Rioje. Proizvedeno pretežno od sorte Viura, uz mali dodatak Manzanilla sherry vina prije flaširanja — kako se istorijski nekada praktikovalo — vino kombinuje svježinu, slanu kompleksnost i izuzetnu autentičnost.

Gran Reserva 2017 je duboko izražajna i prelijepo razvijena, otvarajući se aromama kandiranog limuna, pečene jabuke, kamilice, suvog cvijeća, tostiranog badema, pčelinjeg voska, morskog povjetarca i suptilnih oksidativnih nota, uz nijanse začina, lješnika i slane mineralnosti. Na nepcu je vino teksturalno, slano i izuzetno živahno za svoje godine, kombinujući bogatstvo i svježinu sa impresivnom preciznošću. Kompleksno i veoma karakteristično, razvija se ka dugom, slanom, orašastom i mineralnom završetku koji podsjeća i na velika odležala vina Rioje i na uticaj vrhunskih andaluzijskih vina.

95 points - The Wine Advocate

Originally inspired by the historic style of Rioja whites traditionally served in the finest hotels and restaurants of northern Spain, Monopole Clásico revives a nearly forgotten expression of aged white Rioja. Produced primarily from Viura with a small proportion of Manzanilla sherry added prior to bottling — as was historically practiced — the wine combines freshness, savoury complexity, and remarkable individuality.

The 2017 Gran Reserva is deeply expressive and beautifully evolved, opening with aromas of preserved lemon, baked apple, chamomile, dried flowers, toasted almond, beeswax, sea breeze, and subtle oxidative notes, layered with hints of spice, hazelnut, and saline minerality. On the palate, the wine is textured, savoury, and remarkably vibrant for its age, balancing richness and freshness with exceptional precision. Complex and distinctive, it unfolds into a long, saline, nutty, and mineral-driven finish that recalls both fine aged Rioja and the influence of great Andalusian wines.