TASTING NOTES FOR Bodegas Finca Enguera Crianza Monastrell Tempranillo Valencia Spain 2020

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby red with a vibrant core. Bright and youthful, showing good depth and intensity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, with ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum.
Notes of vanilla, cocoa and sweet spice from oak ageing add warmth and complexity.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and well-structured, delivering dark cherry, blackberry and brambly fruit flavours.
Balanced by subtle oak influence, with hints of spice and chocolate adding depth and appeal.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth and supple with rounded tannins.
The finish is long and soft, with lingering dark fruit and gentle spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern Valencian red blend—ripe, fruit-driven and lightly oaked.
Combines Monastrell’s richness with Tempranillo’s structure, delivering an approachable yet characterful Spanish style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled meats, lamb, tapas or hearty pasta dishes.
Also excellent with Spanish cuisine or casual entertaining.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously good-value Spanish red—smooth, flavourful and easy to enjoy.
Perfect for mixed dozens—adds a rich, approachable European style with broad appeal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷