2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.3 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Moneu, Tempranillo and Garnacha
Drinking Window Five years when stored under suitable conditions
Classification DO Penedès
Region Penedes
Soil Moneu grows in deep, Brownish-yellow loam soils poor in organic matter and high in calcium carbonate; tempranillo and garnacha grow in clay-limestone soils.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 5 days
Bottling Date August 2025
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Organic and regenerative red wine. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 10 days at 25°C. Malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel and second-use barrels. Approximately 80% matured for 10 months in second-use French-oak barrels and the remainder in stainless steel; part of the Moneu matured in jars and amphorae. Available format was 75 cl and the recommended serving range was 14–16°C. The early 2024 harvest had reduced production following earlier droughts; annual rainfall was 730 mm and mean annual temperature was 15.9°C.
Tasting Notes Bright, luminous ruby; floral rose and ripe cherry-jam aromas; velvety, balanced, rounded and savory palate.
Food Pairing Semi-cured cheeses, cured meats, lean meat, fish with cream or butter sauces, mountain paella and mushroom risotto.
Critics Ratings 93 points — Peñín 2027
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.51
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties Moneu, Tempranillo and Garnacha
Drinking Window Five years when stored under suitable conditions
Classification DO Penedès
Region Penedes
Soil Moneu grows in deep, Brownish-yellow loam soils poor in organic matter and high in calcium carbonate; tempranillo and garnacha grow in clay-limestone soils.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 5 days
Bottling Date August 2024
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Organic and regenerative red wine. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 10 days at 25°C. Malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel and second-use barrels. Approximately 60% matured for 10 months in second-use French-oak barrels and the remainder in stainless steel; part of the Moneu matured in jars and amphorae. Residual sugar was reported as below 0.5 g/L. Available format was 75 cl and the recommended serving range was 14–16°C. The exceptionally dry 2023 season brought rainfall about 50% below average, 68 days above 30°C, 31 tropical nights, 266 mm annual rainfall and a 16.1°C mean annual temperature.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; intense ripe-cherry aromas with toasted coffee and spice; savory, pleasant and light palate.
Food Pairing Semi-cured cheeses, cured meats, lean meat, fish with cream or butter sauces, mountain paella and mushroom risotto.
Critics Ratings 92 points — Peñín 2026
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Moneu, Tempranillo and Garnacha Tinta
Classification DO Penedès
Region Penedes
Sites Castell de la Bleda estate
Production Details Organic red wine; the producer-published Josep Roca tasting note refers to a passage through a clay jar, but gives no duration or proportion.
Tasting Notes Josep Roca, in a producer article dated 21 March 2025: enveloping texture and pleasant finish, with warm fruit, spice and noble wood notes.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Grape Varieties Moneu, Tempranillo (Ull de Llebre) and Garnacha
Drinking Window Five years when stored under suitable conditions
Classification DO Penedès
Region Penedes
Soil Moneu grows in deep, Brownish-yellow loam soils poor in organic matter and high in calcium carbonate; tempranillo and garnacha grow in clay-limestone soils.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 5 days
Bottling Date June 2022
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Organic red wine. Alcoholic fermentation lasted 10 days at 25°C. Malolactic fermentation occurred in stainless steel and second-use barrels. Approximately 60% matured in second-use barrels for 10 months and the remainder in stainless steel; part of the Moneu matured in jars and amphorae. Residual sugar was reported as below 0.5 g/L. Available format was 75 cl and the recommended serving range was 14–16°C. The dry 2021 season recorded 418 mm annual rainfall and a 15°C mean annual temperature; rain and morning humidity at the beginning of harvest caused some botrytis outbreaks.
Tasting Notes Deep cherry color; delicate violet and redcurrant-jam aromas; light, pleasant and easy-drinking palate.
Food Pairing Semi-cured cheeses, cured meats, lean meat, fish with cream or butter sauces, mountain paella and mushroom risotto.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Moneu, Tempranillo (Ull de Llebre) and Garnacha
Classification DO Penedès
Region Penedes
Sites Predominantly Castell de la Bleda estate
Production Details Each variety was vinified and matured separately. Half of the wine matured for 10 months in second-use oak barrels and the remainder stayed in stainless-steel tanks; part of the Moneu matured in clay jars and amphorae. The 2020 growing season had abundant precipitation followed by a dry, hot summer.
Tasting Notes International Wine Challenge 2022 jury: powerful aromas, soft tannins and bright acidity; vibrant, youthful and charming.
Critics Ratings 95 points — International Wine Challenge 2022
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