La Nymphina Monastrell 2021

Danish brothers David and Jonas were infected with the wine virus at a young age. From childhood they had the dream of one day making their own wines. That dream became reality and is called Bodegas Trenza, a small winery in the Spanish wine region of Yecla.

The brothers make this La Nymphina as a tribute to the passion they have both always had for wine. After all, it is this passion that has ensured that they each made their mark in the wine world: David as a renowned winemaker and Jonas as the first Danish Master of Wine. It is a Yecla pur sang, made from 100% monastrell, the grape for which the region is so famous.



The vines are planted at around 850 metres above sea level, which allows the grapes to ripen gradually while retaining sufficient freshness. The vines are between 45 and 50 years old. Once harvested, the grapes are destemmed and pressed. David lets the first part of the pressing run off to further concentrate the colour, aromas and flavours. After fermentation, the wine matures for six months in used Burgundy barrels of 228 and 500 litres.

It produces a powerful yet approachable Monastrell, with notes of ripe blackberries and plums, spices, cocoa and a hint of oak. Drink it with roasted meats, hearty pasta dishes or mature cheeses, or cellar it for a few more years. Impressive!