Quinta da Muradella ‘Candea’ Monterrei Tinto 2020 750ml

Candea, meaning “simplicity” or “purity,” is the newest entry level offering from Jose Luis Mateo. Initially conceived as a “declassified” set of blends as a use for extra fruit, Candea is an ongoing project unto itself for Jose Luis. The goal behind these wines is to offer a clear picture of the special terroir of Monterrei as only Jose Luis can – but at a price point that is approachable for a wide array of wine lovers, from the casual every day drinker to the serious oenophile. Jose luis’s tinto is made of Mencia, Tempranillo (Arauxa), Garnacha Tintorera, Mouraton. 1