2022 TALENTO Monastrell Ecológico Ego Bodegas, Lea & Sandeman

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2023 Monastrell Ecológico Ego Bodegas

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Grapes Monastrell
Colour Red
Origin Spain, Jumilla
Other Certified Organic
ABV 14%

The estate works organically and the Monastrell vines are now more than 25 years old. This explains the great depth of fruit and complex aromas. This is 'Bandol on a budget' with softer edges - and totally delicious! Dark cherry compote and lovely wood spice makes this so enjoyable. To maintain that fruit expression, the wine ages for just 2 months in American oak barrels - adding a creamy note and a softness - without leaving any discernible 'oakiness'. Another brilliant wine from our burgeoning Spanish selection. L&S (Jun 2025)

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Ego Bodegas

Set up 10 year's ago Bodegas Ego is located in the heart of Jumilla, between the high plains of La Mancha and the Mediterranean to the east. These two features have a great influence on the climate - largely continental, this is a very warm region for growing grapes - with long, hot summers and cool, wet winters. These are ideal conditions for the native Monastrell grape, which naturally ripens slowly and has thicker skins than many grapes giving perfect defence against these extreme conditions. The twenty-five year old vines produce classically small bunches which are harvested in early October by hand, once they are at optimum ripeness - with a good concentration of sugar, excellent acidity and an impressive weight of fruit. This super wine is certified 'organic' and no chemical pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers are used in the vineyards at all - preserving the pure fruit expression and importantly the health of the land. Their delicate approach to the wine making continues with the ageing process - just a short burst of two months in old American Oak barrels adds gentle spice and a creamy feel to the fruit, From their rather hick-looking winery (certainly built for function rather than beauty!) the team at Bodegas Ego are making super-fine wines at this price-level. With all the latest technology, combined with brilliant wine-making they are able deliver the purity of fruit and the best expression of Monastrell possible, a delight to drink this juicy, spicy wine simply sings from the glass.

Summer Series | BBQ collection

The Summer BBQ Selection: Smoke, Fat, and Acid
Cooking over a live charcoal fire presents a highly specific set of culinary challenges. The combination of intense heat, rendered fat, and woodsmoke quickly overwhelms simple, delicate wines. A great barbecue wine requires architectural tension to cut through the smoke and cleanse the palate. Furthermore, when you are opening several bottles over the course of a long summer afternoon, paying a premium for a famous appellation rarely makes financial sense.
We have assembled a 12-bottle collection specifically engineered for the grill, deliberately seeking out the rebels and the rule-breakers just outside the rigid lines of the AOC system. This mixed case delivers exceptional pedigree and immense character without the postcode tax.
Inside the Summer BBQ Case:

  • 2024 GAUDOU EXCEPTION MALBEC Fabrice Durou: Declassified for absolute stylistic freedom. A remarkably fresh, 12% ABV Malbec brimming with supple blue fruit and damson, without the heavy Cahors tannins.

  • 2023 TALENTO Monastrell Ecologico Ego Bodegas: Sourced from dry-farmed bush vines in Jumilla, offering a plush, vibrant dark cherry compote balanced by brilliant natural acidity.

  • 2024 VIN DE PAYS MEDITERRANEE Grenache IGP Domaine de Cristia: A pure, unadorned 100% Grenache from a Chateauneuf-du-Pape master. Concrete-aged for a crunchy, vibrant red fruit profile that takes a light chill beautifully.

  • 2022 OLD VINE ZINFANDEL Scotto Family Vineyards: A masterful departure from syrupy California Zinfandel. Restrained at 13.5% ABV, delivering pure blackberry and subtle mocha with a bright, refreshing acid lift.

  • 2023 CHIANTI Haurio Colli Senesi Mormoraia: Organically farmed Sangiovese from the hills near Siena. Sleek and open-knit, offering fresh woodland fruits, sweet aniseed, and polished, gentle tannins.

  • 2022 LES MICHELLES Domaine Les Deux Cols: A highly complex blend of 80-year-old Carignan, Grenache, and Syrah. Held back two years in the cellar to soften its powdery grip, it is now drinking perfectly for the grill.

  • 2025 CORTESE Bricco Bartolomeo La Colombera: A flawless, mineral-driven alternative to Gavi from the Colli Tortonesi. Bursting with nectarine and blossom, framed by zesty acidity and a stony finish.

  • 2024 GRENACHE BLANC-VIOGNIER Champs des Lys Domaine La Croix Belle: Viognier provides aromatic apricot weight, while Clairette acts as a structural backbone. A masterclass in Languedoc blending built for the summer table.

  • 2025 RIOJA BLANCO Sierra de Tolono: Crafted from ancient, high-altitude vines by Sandra Bravo. Un-oaked, tense, and crystalline, skipping the heavy vanilla of the past for pure, electric minerality.

  • 2023 MACON VINZELLES Cave des Grands Crus Blancs: A phenomenal value, unwooded white Burgundy. Shows classic drive and weight, delivering clean, lifted pear and solid peach fruit.

  • JEAN-LOUIS DENOIS Methode Traditionelle Chardonnay-Pinot Noir Brut: A fiercely independent, high-altitude Pyrenean fizz that easily rivals true Champagne. Bone-dry, structurally precise, and beautifully autolytic.

  • 2024 FEUDO Chiaretto Riviera del Garda Classico La Feliciana: A flawless, diaphanous pale pink from Lake Garda. Wild cherry and hedgerow flowers are driven by a highly refreshing, saline finish.

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