75% Monastrell and 25% Garnacha. Fermentation with autochthonous yeasts. The fermentation takes place in underground vats (according to Jumilla tradition). 30% whole bunches (i.e. not destemmed) were used for this harvest. Whole bunches are used for part of the must. 12 months in 500 litre, French oak barrels and 5,000 litre foudres. Processed organically. Expressive with flowery notes which are rather unusual for Monastrell. Ripe red fruit, dried herb, rosemary, thyme and liquorice root aromas. Elegant in the mouth, spicy with a mineral touch.
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About the bodega
Casa Castillo
'Propriedad Viticola Casa Castillo' was built in 1870 by French immigrants, winemakers fleeing Phylloxera (the grape aphid). Not only native grape varieties (Monastrell first and foremost) but also more 'international'...