Winexpert Private Reserve Alias - Valencia, Spain

A bold new red blend from Winexpert Private Reserve. Available for a limited time.

Dark fruit, chocolate and oaky aromas give way to a palate of rich black fruit with soft strawberry notes.  Undertones of tobacco and chocolate add depth and complexity alongside nutty notes and spice.  Bold and structured with high tannin in perfect balance with medium-high acidity.

Despite a winemaking history spanning over a thousand years, Valencia remains a hidden gem.  Its varied landscape -- from coastal vineyards to inland elevations of 900 m -- creates diverse microclimates where altitude and sea breezes temper the warm Mediterranean climate, resulting in character-driven reds with concentrated flavours.

Monastrell and Tempranillo, two iconic indigenous varietals, complement each other well. The blend is becoming increasingly popular with modern Spanish winemakers.  Monastrell delivers bold tannin and rich black fruit, while Tempranillo brings red berry notes and lively acidity.  Cabernet Sauvignon also grows well here and is a favoured blending partner for adding complexity.  These three varietals are key red grapes in the region and together they showcase Valencia's signature blend of tradition, innovation, and quality.

The name Alias is inspired by Monastrell, the indigenous Spanish varietal leading this blend; it may sound unfamiliar, but is a powerful and celebrated varietal most commonly known by its aliases Mourvèdre (France) or Mataro (Australia).

Ideal with smoked or barbecued meats, wild rice with shiitake mushrooms, chorizo or Manchego cheese.  For dessert, pair with dark chocolate fondue.

Dry | Heavy Oak | Full Body | 14% abv

This 14L wine kit makes 23 litres of wine. Contains grape skins for added body and flavour. Includes 30 labels. We recommend an 8-week schedule.