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Key regions
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Synonyms
Montonega is a wine grape variety, and it traces back to Penedès, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for citrus, herbal, fresh, aromatic, mineral and saline.
The regions that matter for it are Penedès.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Montonega.
At the table it suits sardines escabeche, avocado and crab salad and crayfish on toast.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Sardines escabeche
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Avocado and crab salad
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Crayfish on toast
Also labelled.
Montonega.
Bottles to look for.
- Mas Rodo Montonega, Penedes, Spain
- Mascorrubi Heretat 'Teulera' Montonega, Catalonia, Spain
- Mascorrubi Heretat Ancestral Montonega, Catalonia, Spain
- Raventos I Blanc Can Sumoi Ancestral Montonega, Catalonia, Spain
- Son Cavaller Negre Sec, Pla i Llevant, Spain
Montonega: common questions
01.What does Montonega taste like?+
Montonega tastes of citrus, herbal, fresh, aromatic, mineral and saline. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Montonega from?+
Montonega originates in Penedès, Spain.
03.Where is Montonega grown?+
The key regions for Montonega are Penedès.
04.What food pairs with Montonega?+
Pour it with sardines escabeche, avocado and crab salad and crayfish on toast.
05.What else is Montonega called?+
Montonega is also labelled Montonega.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.