Description

Zahorí Monastrell | DO Yecla, Spain

Zahorí Monastrell is a modern Mediterranean red wine crafted by Bodegas Conde de Montornés in Yecla with a focus on freshness, elegance and varietal purity. Rather than following the traditionally heavy and over-extracted style often associated with Monastrell, Zahorí presents a fresher and far more expressive interpretation of the grape.

The vineyards are planted on poor limestone and sandy soils around Monte Arabí, where altitude and significant day-night temperature variation help preserve acidity and aromatic freshness despite the intense Mediterranean climate.

Careful vineyard management and gentle vinification allow the fruit to remain vibrant and energetic while maintaining balance and drinkability. The wine focuses on purity and freshness rather than excessive oak influence or over-ripeness.

On the nose, Zahorí reveals aromas of blackberry, ripe cherry and wild Mediterranean herbs layered with floral notes and subtle spice. The palate is smooth, juicy and energetic with soft tannins, vibrant fruit and a savory Mediterranean finish.

This is modern Yecla done properly — expressive, fresh and highly versatile at the table.

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🍇 Key Details

• Region: DO Yecla, Spain
• Classification: Red Wine
• Grape: Monastrell
• Style: Fresh, elegant Mediterranean red
• Alcohol: 14% Vol.
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Contains Sulfites

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🍷 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright ruby ​​​​red with violet reflections
• Aroma: Blackberry, ripe cherry, Mediterranean herbs and subtle floral spice
• Palate: Juicy and fresh with smooth tannins, vibrant fruit and savory Mediterranean character

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🍽 Food Pairing

• Lamb skewers
• Chargrilled vegetables
• Cured meats
• Mediterranean rice dishes
• Grilled pork

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💎 Why We Love It

A fresher and more elegant style of Monastrell that keeps all the Mediterranean soul without becoming heavy or overpowering.

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About the Producer

Bodegas Conde de Montornés is helping redefine modern Yecla through fresher, terroir-driven wines that focus on elegance, balance and vineyard expression. Located near the iconic Monte Arabí, the estate works with carefully managed vineyards planted on limestone and sandy soils at altitude.

The winery philosophy combines sustainable viticulture with low-intervention cellar work, allowing Monastrell to express freshness, aromatic precision and Mediterranean authenticity rather than simply power and extraction.

Through careful vineyard selection, gentler extraction and a more restrained approach to oak, Conde de Montornés has become part of a new generation of producers elevating the reputation of Yecla on the international stage.

Explore more in our Red wine  collection.