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Monsaraz Reserva 2022 Wine Review

Monsaraz Reserva 2022

Monsaraz Reserva 2022

Alentejo D.O.C., Portugal

Community Score:90/100

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2025-2027

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 15%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Monsaraz

Agent: VinoLuna

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From Portugal’s Alentejo wine region, Carmim Monsaraz Reserva 2022 delivers exceptional value at just $15. This dry, medium-to-full-bodied red is crafted from 60% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Trincadeira, and 20% Touriga Nacional, yielding an expressive profile brimming with concentrated dark berry, ripe plum, and layered spice intertwined with earthy mineral notes. Though youthful, its structured tannins lend a firm grip, suggesting further refinement with time in bottle. Produced by Carmim, a cooperative winery that unites 850 members across 8,600 acres of vineyards, this wine stands as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship. Enjoy it now, or cellar it to allow its depth and complexity to evolve. Pair it with roasted goose or venison stew.

Food pairings: roast goose, venison stew, tourtière.

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This Monsaraz Reserva 2022 was reviewed on May 24, 2025 by Natalie MacLean

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