91 points – Tim Atkin MW (Vintage 2024).
Monastrell with roots
Arbui is born from traditional Monastrell vineyards whose plantings date back to 1971. Vines cultivated in goblet style on mainly calcareous soils, with the presence of stony and clay areas, where the low natural production contributes to obtaining grapes of great concentration and expression.
Protected by the Alicante PDO, this wine seeks to showcase the personality of a Monastrell grape deeply rooted in its terroir. The harvest is done by hand, selecting the bunches at their optimal ripeness and preserving, from the vineyard onward, the balance between fruit, freshness, and structure.
Time, precision, and balance
The winemaking process relies on gravity flow, and fermentation takes place slowly at a controlled temperature using indigenous yeasts. Extraction is carried out gently to preserve the fruit's delicate flavor and the natural expression of the varietal.
After fermentation, Arbui spends 12 months in French oak barrels. Time adds structure and complexity, but the aging is designed to complement the wine, not to mask the identity of the Monastrell grape.
View: Deep, intense red color.
Nose: Clean and expressive, with black and red fruit as the main focus, accompanied by spicy, balsamic notes and delicate floral nuances.
Mouth: Balanced and structured, with fine tannins, good freshness, and a lingering texture. A wine with a long finish, elegant and harmonious.
The character of some historic grape varieties
Arbui represents a way of understanding Monastrell through respect for the vineyard and for time. The age of the vines, the low yield, and precise winemaking allow for the creation of a wine with depth without sacrificing freshness or definition.
Its name, associated with the tree, sums up that connection with the land and with a way of experiencing wine: calmly, enjoying the moment and letting time do its part.
Ideal for red meats, game, traditional stews, meat-based rice dishes, cured meats, and aged cheeses. Its balanced flavor allows it to complement medium- to high-intensity dishes without overpowering them. It is recommended to serve it between 16 and 18 °C.
PEDRO G. (Verified Purchase) –
It's an amazing wine, I love it
Juan Bailen Navarro (Verified Purchase) –
Correct and fast, a pleasure.
Eugenia (Verified Purchase) –
An excellent wine with impeccable service
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GERARDO RODRIGUEZ ALAYRACH (Verified Purchase) –
One of my favorite wines right now
Oscar Garcia Martinez (Verified Purchase) –
A great wine...
The service from the store and the girl were excellent.
Perfect delivery, 24 hours, my bottles of wine arrived and were very well packaged.
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Annika Nyman Edwards (Verified Purchase) –
High-quality wines and unbeatable customer service. I first tried this wine at a tapas restaurant in Gothenburg, Sweden, and I thought it was fantastic! It's a full-bodied, flavorful wine, yet smooth and well-rounded. I love it! That's why I took the opportunity to order a case during our vacation in Spain. They helped us coordinate the delivery just in time before we traveled, and when we opened it again back home in Sweden, we fell in love with it all over again! The Arbui 2023 is wonderful. Five stars.
Annika
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Agustin de Alba (Verified Purchase) –
It's the best Monastrell I've ever tasted. In fact, it's a staple in my wine rack now.
Anonymous (Verified Purchase) –
Very good wine and excellent delivery service
Pedro Fernández Carreño (Verified Purchase) –
Excellent wine, I discovered it on a trip to Alicante, and after investigating I found out that they make it and whenever I can I place an order.
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FULGENCIO SANCHEZ GARCIA (Verified Purchase) –
Excellent delivery service, the wine arrived in perfect condition, and my only complaint is that I found the wine cheaper at a supermarket. I understand it's company policy, but I think online purchases should be rewarded.
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Vicente Benavent Sanabre (Verified Purchase) –
I was told it was a good wine, and after trying it for the first time I can confirm that it is a great wine. We will continue to buy ARBUI.
Anonymous (Verified Purchase) –
I loved it, I will order this wine again
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Daniel (Verified Purchase) –
I suppose it's a vintage thing, but the last time was much better… What a shame. Otherwise, the service was impeccable.
ANTONIO TOSAO SANCHEZ (Verified Purchase) –
It's one of my favorite wines! A spectacular Monastrell!
Alvaro (Verified Purchase) –
Fantastic wine.
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Begoña (Verified Purchase) –
A surprising wine, one of the best we've tasted lately.
The delivery service is 10.
We'll definitely be back and try other wines from the winery.
Jose Luis Millán Aranda (Verified Purchase) –
I tried this wine at a restaurant and I liked it a lot
Jenny Criado (Verified Purchase) –
Very happy with the service, prompt and attentive to my needs. And of course, the wine was excellent!
Vincent (Verified Purchase) –
I thought it was a great experience with an excellent relationship between quality and quality. Molt proud d'aquest vi de la nostra terra.
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Jose Angel Monasterio Lleo (Verified Purchase) –
Perfect service. Delivery and tracking were also perfect. I've had the opportunity to try both its younger and older sibling, and all three wines offer excellent value for money. Congratulations!
Peter (Verified Purchase) –
I am really impressed with Arbui, this Monastrell red wine from Bodegas Alejandro with DO Alicante has pleasantly surprised me with its intensity and unique flavor.
Liudmila –
We discovered this wine at the Las Villas Orihuela restaurant. We were delighted!
Psychologist of Pufferfish –
Their passion shines through in this wine. An incredible wine—I won't go into details, it's best to try it and be surprised as it was me. My sincerest congratulations on this wine. It's more than clear that they know how to make wine at Mañan.
Antonio –
Excellent. A great broth for almost any meal or snack…