Author: Dirk Chan
Our online feature this week is the Casas de Moya Bobal Maria (Valencia, Spain) – $18.49 , regularly $23.99.
de Moya is a family winery founded by Yves and Sofie Laurijssens in 2001, the result of the passion and devotion of this family of Belgian origin for the eastern Mediterranean, its climate, its gastronomy and its native grape varieties. Their focus on extracting the best aromas and flavors from their available old vines of local varieties: Bobal, Monastrell or Merseguera. Its 40 hectares of land with vineyards up to 95 years old are located at an altitude between 800 and 950 meters above sea level on a hill around the village Casas de Moya in Valencia. They carry out organic viticulture without certification. All of their wines bear the names of the female family members.
Our feature wine this week is their Bobal Maria, with 90% Bobal and 10% Merlot, this red wine is spicy, with notes of tobacco, cedar and spices. Spicy notes (vanilla and coconut) alongside figs and ripe dates make their appearance on the dense mid-palate. Full-bodied and powerful with fine depth and length on the finish. Try with simply cooked meats, such as grilled, roasted beef. Also works well with elaborate vegetable dishes.
Casas de Moya Bobal Maria (Valencia, Spain) – $18.49 , regularly $23.99.