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Warmer growing regions, fully ripened grapes, extended barrel-aging add to the wine’s body
This 2021 vintage of Columella displays extremely bright red fruit aromas. The wine is incredibly fresh, and the 24 months of ageing in old casks are unmarked; it almost seems like the fruit is still hanging on the vine. Some velvety spicey herbal aromas of the African bushveld come through on the aromatics, and then violets and perfumes followed. There are darker, deeper lines of graphite, black olive and cedarwood aromatics, and the structure of the wine is relatively seamless; the tannins flow into the acidity at the end of the palate. It is incredibly balanced, and delicate layers of stitching make up this wine. Time is your friend on this one.
About The Varietal
Mourvèdre, also known as Monastrell in its native Spain, Mataro in Australia and California, is a black-skinned grape variety that has been cultivated in vineyards across the western Mediterranean for centuries. Believed to have its origins in Spain, it is now widely planted throughout the Iberian Peninsula, southern France, California, and South Australia, reflecting its adaptability and global reach.
Enjoy with charred vegetables, bolognese, or a hearty clam bake.
Warmer growing regions, fully ripened grapes, extended barrel-aging add to the wine’s body
