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Complete guide to wine pairing
The perfect food and wine pairing is a combination that transforms any meal into an unforgettable experience. At Bodegas Monje, our aim is to bring the flavours of food to their full potential with our volcanic wines from Tenerife. The pairing process goes beyond randomly combining food and wine; it is about creating a synergy […]
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Discover Tenerife’s unique wines: Tradition and volcanic terroir at Bodegas Monje
Tenerife’s wines are a true expression of a unique landscape, where volcanic terroir and Atlantic climate combine to cultivate some of Spain’s most distinctive grapes. This post explores the native grape varieties that define the island’s winemaking, such as Listán Negro, Negramoll, Tintilla, Bastardo Negro, Vijariego Negro, Marmajuelo, Malvasia, and how mineral-rich soils contribute to […]
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Discovering Bodegas Monje’s ENoLoCA Beer
What makes a beer truly special – is it its enticing aroma, its colour or its distinctive taste? The answer, of course, is a bit of everything. In the world of beer, there is a wide range of styles, each with its own characteristics and nuances. And among these, Bodegas Monje’s APA-style Enoloca beer shines […]
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The best wines for Christmas 2023: Recommendations
Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes moments of celebration, joy and, of course, good wine. At Bodegas Monje, we understand the importance of choosing the perfect wine for every occasion, and Christmas is no exception. This year, we offer you a carefully chosen selection of our best wines to make your […]
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From the vineyard to the glass: Premium wines by Bodegas Monje
In the Canary Islands, surrounded by the majesty of the Atlantic Ocean, are the vineyards of Bodegas Monje, a benchmark in the production of premium and high-end wines. Our family winery has managed to combine tradition, innovation and the privileged natural environment of Tenerife to create wines of excellence that delight the most demanding palates. […]
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The art of giving a good wine as a gift
Are you looking for elegant gift ideas to suit any budget? Giving a bottle of wine as a gift is undoubtedly a very good option.Regardless of whether the person being honoured is a wine lover or not, there is a wide variety of options that transform wine into an elegant, accessible and very tasteful ally […]
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Wine crisis, a walk through history
Throughout the centuries there have been many economic and historical crises that affected the wine industry. From political and social crises that have impacted the sector, such as the approval of the Prohibition in the US, to wars and plagues that have ruined the crops of entire countries. If you want to discover more about […]
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100 years of Prohibition
On January 16, 1920, the Prohibition was established in the United States, which prohibited the consumption of alcohol, until 1933. What did “Prohibition” mean? It has been a century since one of the most controversial laws ever introduced in the United States: the Prohibition. The Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale […]
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The so-called Monje of Author
How did this idea come up? It was a novel idea that sought to break patterns of the wine world in the Canaries, as well as to confront a prevailing mentality that underestimated the capabilities and possibilities of wine production in the archipelago. Thus, it was decided to make crianza wines, an unusual event in […]
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Black Listan, the red grape of wine
In the Canary Islands, almost 90% of the cultivated area is made up of 6 varieties. Among them is the black listán, which occupies about a quarter of these crops (about 24%). How’s the black listán grape? Resistant, rustic and vigorous, blue-black colored. The bunches are compact, of medium size and long length. Conical in […]