Bodegas Vicente Gandía – Ceramic Monastrell 2023 – Utiel-Requena Spain

Ceramic Monastrell 2023 from Bodegas Vicente Gandía is a dry red wine from Utiel-Requena, made from 100% Monastrell and 11 months in French oak and clay amphora.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Monastrell
• Region / appellation: Utiel-Requena D.O., Spain
• Vintage: 2023
• Aging: 11 months in French oak and clay amphora
• Style: Dry red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The Solera Fall–Winter 2026 portfolio identifies this vintage as 100% Monastrell from Utiel-Requena, with 11 months in French oak and clay amphora. Detailed vintage-specific tasting notes are not provided there, so the sensory description remains intentionally restrained.

❤️ Why We Love It

• 100% Monastrell
• 11 months in French oak and clay amphora
• Utiel-Requena origin

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Grilled or roasted meats
• Braised dishes
• Aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of structured, food-friendly red wines
✓ Drinkers exploring classic regional expressions
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light, delicate reds