Check our events page for the weekly selections
Regal Wine Co
The Wine
A red blend that is 30% Monastrell (aka, Mourvedre) and 70% Garnacha Tintorera (aka, Alicante Bouschet) - one of the world's rare, red-skinned grapes that also has red pulp and juice! It may be a grape that is well suited to our ever-warmer summers, as it is drought-resistant and thrives in warm climates. As you can imagine, this is one deeply colored wine.
The wine begins in high-altitude vineyards planted to bush vines growing in sandy soils. The grapes are fermented using ambient yeast and bottled without fining.
Tasting notes: Blue and black fruit notes dominate, complimented by ample notes of dried meats/jerky, leather and pepper. A very complex wine for not a lot of dough!
Pairings: Savory dishes with depth and complexity - think grilled lamb chops, braised pork shoulder, chicken roasted with garlic and smoked pimentón. Anything off the grill, either meat, mushroom or veg! Cheese-wise, reach for any of our aged cow's milk cheeses such as Comte, aged Mahon, smoked gouda or aged sheep's cheese such as Ossau‑Iraty. Pro-tip: high-acid cheeses should be avoided here, as they amplify the wine's tannins to the point of unpleasantness.
The Winery
Bodegas Atalaya is part of the Juan Gil ('hill') Family of Wines, a group known for expressive, region‑driven wines under different brands and across all of Spain.
Founded 110 years ago, they are still family-owned and proud to shine a light on the potential of Almansa’s high‑altitude, limestone‑rich terrain. Atalaya focuses on Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell—two varieties that thrive in the region’s hot days, cool nights, and dry conditions. La Bien Planta is crafted to showcase Garnacha Tintorera’s vivid color and juicy black‑fruit character in an approachable, polished form.
