Casa Castillo Monastrell 2023
£11.27 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
I tasted two vintages from the entry-level young wine, the oldest of which is the 2023 Monastrell, which is 100% Monastrell, as yields of Garnacha were low and was all used for El Molar. The wine shows very clean, focused, fresh and nuanced. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol and has a sense of freshness that goes beyond the parameters of pH and total acidity, coming through as harmonious and balanced. It has a medium-bodied palate and very fine tannins, with a tender texture, fine-boned and serious, and it's mineral and tasty. 120,000 bottles produced. It was bottled from the same lot during a period of six months.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 6 months in French and American oak barrels.
Description
Casa Castillo Monastrell wine is a genuine expression of the Jumilla region, standing out for its organic character. This wine is made from 85% Monastrell and 15% Garnacha, two red varieties that reflect the essence of the Mediterranean. The Casa Castillo winery has decided to dispense with Syrah in the coupage of this wine, giving absolute prominence to the Monastrell.
Winemaking
The winemaking process follows a traditional one, treating each variety separately. Afterwards, the wine undergoes an ageing process that lasts between 8 and 10 months in foudres and 500-litre barrels.
Taste
Casa Castillo Monastrell has a cherry colour with violet tones. On the nose, it offers a balance between aromas of red fruit and wild herbs. On the palate, it is perceived as a tasty and easy to drink red wine, with a marked sensation of ripe fruit.
It is a light wine, with light cherry notes and still without roundness, indicating that it has a lot of rest ahead of it. Despite being a young wine, some describe it as light and lacking a defined personality, possibly influenced by the wonder of its older brother, the Viñas Viejas. However, its fresh fruit, green pepper and herbaceous notes make it stand out.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £348.97Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £348.97 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.25 | £5.63 (-£5.63) |
| 7-12 | £15.27 | £7.63 (-£7.63) |
| 13-18 | £21.37 | £10.69 (-£10.69) |
| 19-24 | £29.23 | £14.61 (-£14.61) |
| 25-30 | £33.94 | £16.97 (-£16.97) |
| 31-36 | £37.95 | £18.98 (-£18.98) |
| 37-42 | £45.80 | £22.90 (-£22.90) |
| 43-48 | £50.17 | £25.08 (-£25.08) |
| 49-54 | £56.66 | £28.33 (-£28.33) |
| 55-60 | £60.90 | £30.45 (-£30.45) |
| VAT included | ||
