90% Monastrell, 10% Garnacha. Fermentation in stainless steel and concrete cuves. Classic 'pigeage' with the feet. Followed by 12 months in 5,000 litre, French oak foudres and 500 litre barriques. Certified organic. Redcurrant and blueberry, black cherry, cedar, plum and herb aromas. Medium-bodied, elegant, juicy, smooth, full-bodied flavour. Pouring this wine into a carafe to aerate it half an hour ahead of time will make it more expressive and rounded. Pairs well with roast meat, stews, ...
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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'...