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Bodegas Olivares
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Country of Origin: Spain
Location: Jumilla
People: Paco Selva, Owner & Winemaker
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Jumilla, 150 miles southeast of Madrid has come from a forgotton backwater to highly fashionable in the past decade. Thanks to its sandy soils it is one of the very few places that can use ungrafted vines in Europe. Led by growers like Olivare's Paco Selva, a winemaking revolution has happened in this region. Selva owns 130acres of ungrafted old vineyards in the northern part of the appellation, in La Hoya de Santa Ana--the coolest sub-zone of Jumilla, with sandy, lime-rich soils that yield intensely aromatic wines, while protecting the ungrafted vines from Phylloxera. The grape variety responsible for Olivare's wine is Monastrell, also known as Mourvedre in France. These ungrafted vines produce a deeply colored and generously fruity wine called Altos de la Hoya, that has been consistently highly rated and singled out as an outstanding value by Robert Parker, among others. A sumptuous and original dessert wine, Dulce, is also made from late harvested, botrytised Monastrell. It is best described as a cross between old Pedro Ximinez and Australian Tokay, and it has become a famous wine in its own right.
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Bodegas Olivares 2012 Jumilla Rosado Net Price — — New!
Bodegas Olivares 2010 'Altos De La Hoya,' Jumilla Net Price Reviews —
Bodegas Olivares (500 ml) 2008 Dulce Monastrell Net Price Reviews —
Bodegas Olivares (500 ml) 2010 Dulce Monastrell Net Price — —
Reviews
Bodegas Olivares (500 ml) 2008 Dulce Monastrell
Rating: 90

The 2008 Monastrell Dulce reveals ripe aromas of prunes, ginger, and blueberry. Viscous on the palate with sweet blueberry and spicy flavors, it has the acidity to offset the sweetness. Serve it with chocolate desserts or over vanilla ice cream.

- The Wine Advocate (6/30/2011)

Bodegas Olivares (500 ml) 2008 Dulce Monastrell
Rating: 92

Opaque purple. Succulent dark berry preserve and candied blueberry on the nose, with hints of violet and smoked meat adding complexity. Sweet and expansive but focused, with tangy acidity buffering the lush, sappy black and blue fruit flavors. Very sweet but surprisingly light on its feet, with excellent finishing punch and lingering spiciness. This wine's blend of decadent sweetness and vivacity is always intriguing.

- International Wine Cellar (11/1/2010)

Bodegas Olivares 2010 'Altos De La Hoya,' Jumilla
Rating: 91

Glass-staining purple. Powerful dark berry preserve aromas, with pungent floral and herbal qualities adding complexity. Alluringly sweet in the mouth, with deep blackberry and candied cherry flavors showing impressive intensity and power. The lingering, lucid finish features broad, velvety tannins. Displays wonderful pliancy and focus, and has the depth to age.

- International Wine Cellar (11/1/2011)