Monte Aman
  Arlanza (Spain)

The Estate
The Monte Amán S.L. bodegas and vineyards are situated in Castrillo Solarana. The municipal district and area belong to the region of Ribera del Arlanza where the tradition of elaborating wine and cultivating vines goes back to Roman times, in the III century, having vestige in the region of Lara and La Sierra de Covarrubias. In the Visigoth times, vineyards were cultivated in Quintanilla de las Viñas, but it is in the 9th and 10th centuries that the viticultural repopulation of Ribera del Arlanza is produced.
Our undertaking begins in 1985, with a constantly expanding grape plantation of 30has, consisting of 95% Tinta del país (Tempranillo) and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
In 1989 the Barbadillo García family decided to build the industrial premises with modern installations, with the aim of producing quality wines. Later on the age in American oak casks.

The Wines







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UPC code: 7 84585 01302 9
2010 Monte Aman, Rosado, Ribera del Arlanza 12/750ml
 Made from 100% Tempranillo.
Destemming, slight maceration, which provides delicate aromas and freshness, then fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures between 18ºC and 20 ºC.

It has a cherry red color, live, fresh, clean. Very fruity, berries (strawberries, cherries), elegant and surprising. The palate is well balanced and fresh wine in step, with good acidity and is pleasant and enjoyable. It should be served cold, with all types of starters, fish and light meats.

"Monte Aman Rosado 2010, Ribera del Arlanza. 13% alc. 100% tempranillo grapes. Medium peachy-red cherry color; wonderful bouquet of rose petals and tangerine, orange zest and melon; a few minutes in the glass bring out hints of raspberries and strawberries, and that’s the realm of the flavors too, with a dense, almost viscous texture, but clean, dry and crisp, with vibrant acidity and flinty minerality in the background. Delightful. Drink through the end of 2012. Very Good+. About $12, Terrific Value."
- Bigger Than Your Head Wine Blog (February 24th 2012) click here for Article

National Retail Price: $9.99/btl





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UPC code: 7 84585 01303 6
2009 Monte Aman, Tinto, Ribera del Arlanza, "Cinco BArricas" 12/750ml
Made from 100% Tempranillo.
Fermentation of selected grapes in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Aging in American oak casks for 5 months followed by 3 months in the bottle before being released in the market.

Sight: Dark cherry red with violet hues. Nose: Subtle aromas of forest fruits, characteristic of Tempranillo grapes, on a light backdrop of hints of vanilla from wood ageing. Mouth: Full of fruity aromas in the mouth, with a smooth, honest passage. Well balanced.

"Inky ruby. Ripe cherry and plum on the nose. Smooth and fleshy, with deep dark fruit flavors complicated by bitter chocolate and anise. A spicy quality adds lift and focus to the weighty fruit. Offers an appealing mix of power and energy and drinks very well right now."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine cellar (Sept/Oct 2011), 88 pts

"Aromas of mocha, chocolate graham cracker, and berry pie with a dryish medium body and a cedar and sour apple finish with firm powdery tannins."
- Beverage Testing Institute

WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Bronze Medal


National Retail Price: $12.99/btl