Bodega Castano Monastrell DULCE Yecla Spain

Bodega Castano Monastrell Yecla Spain from Spain, Murcia, Yecla by Bodega Castano Yecla (12 x 75 cl)

It has good colour, a peppery nose and dark liquorice on the palate. (12 x 75 cl)

Cherry red colour showing an elegant and subtle nose of black fruits, including plum, give way to well-integrated spicy notes. On the liquorice dominated palate this Monastrell is smooth at the beginning, medium structured, non-ridged, well-balanced, with outstanding acidity and tannins but very well integrated. The Castano family has 410 hectares of vineyards in Yecla in south eastern Spain. They symbolise the best of what southern Spain has to offer: rich, warm climate wines made from grapes grown at altitude and transformed into robustly modern wines. The vineyard represents 400 hectares in four different areas of Yecla and the Hecula comes from Campo Arriba sub-zone with an altitude between 400 and 700 metres that produce lively, zesty fruit. After traditional vinification, with soft pump-over and fermentation the wine is racked and ripened in stainless steel tanks and American oak casks. (12 x 75 cl)

A blend of 80% Monastrell and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine has a medium deep, ruby red colour and aromas of rich black fruits with hints of toasty oak and spice on the nose. On the palate it is ripe and liquoricey with supple yet chewy tannins and good length. The Castano family has 410 hectares of vineyards in Yecla in south eastern Spain. They symbolise the best of what southern Spain has to offer: rich, warm climate wines made from grapes grown at altitude and transformed into robustly modern wines. The vineyard represents 400 hectares in four different areas of Yecla. The vines are 35 years old and the grapes are harvested from Las Gruesas and Pozuelo where the soil is made up of clay and limestone. This area has a very different microclimate from the rest of the region which is clearly continental. It has minimum temperatures of -10ºC in winter and up to 42ºC in summer. The area has an average rainfall with limited but torrential rains. Small bunches of small grapes were harvested in mid-October 2000. Ten to twelve days of maceration on skins were then carried out after which fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of between 23and 25ºC. The wine was then aged for 20 months in French and American oak. (6 x 75 cl)

A blend of 80% Monastrell and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in oak for a year, this wine is sleek and modern.Cherry red, colour the nose is clean, powerful, complex, with plenty of fruit-wood balance, spicy liquorice and smokey. The full-bodied, fat, powerful, long, and well balanced palate has dense, integrated and non-aggressive tannins. The Castano family has 410 hectares of vineyards in Yecla in south eastern Spain. They symbolise the best of what southern Spain has to offer: rich, warm climate wines made from grapes grown at altitude and transformed into robustly modern wines. The vineyard represents 400 hectares in four different areas of Yecla. The vines are 35 years old and the grapes are harvested from Las Gruesas and Pozuelo where the soil is made up of clay and limestone. This area has a very different microclimate from the rest of the region which is clearly continental. It has minimum temperatures of -10ºC in winter and up to 42ºC in summer. The area has an average rainfall with limited but torrential rains. Small bunches of small grapes were harvested in mid-October 2000. Ten to twelve days of maceration on skins were then carried out after which fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of between 23and 25ºC. The wine was then aged for 20 months in French and American oak. (6 x 75 cl)

Single estate wine from the north-western part of the region where the soil, a clay/limestone mix, and the higher altitude, give wines of great intensity, definition and elegance. (12 x 75 cl)

Intense cherry red, medium-high coloured wine showing a complex nose of outstanding fruits notes, red fruits and balsamic that work in perfect harmony among wood, toast and smoked aromas. 100% Monastrell, full-bodied, sweet-toothed, dense, very structured red wine balanced with sweet and round tannins. Nice, persistent and velvety nose ending. The Castano family has 410 hectares of vineyards in Yecla in south eastern Spain. They symbolise the best of what southern Spain has to offer: rich, warm climate wines made from grapes grown at altitude and transformed into robustly modern wines. The vineyard represents 400 hectares in four different areas of Yecla. A selection of low-yielding old vines from unirrigated land are used to produce this wine. These blocks are situated in our estate "Las Gruesas", 800 metres above sea level, with a stony-limy soil.It has minimum temperatures of -10ºC in winter and up to 42ºC in summer. The area has an average rainfall with limited but torrential rains. The harvest is made during the first week of October. This is made in boxes of 18 Kg. and the first selection is made in the vineyard followed by a second one made in the winery. After a soft destemming, they use the traditional vinification system with long maceration period of 40 days. Light pump-over and fermentation at a controlled temperature of 25º-26ºC. A slight pneumatic pressing and ageing in new French and American oak for 13 months. (6 x 75 cl)

Wines from single vineyard estate in the North-West of the region, where the soil , a clay/limestone mix, and the higher altitude, gives wines of great intensity,definition and elegance. (12 x 75 cl)

Tasting notes Colour: medium deep cherry red colour. Nose: very complex, pronounced fruit on the nose with notes of red fruit, toasty oak and a hint of smokiness. Palate: full-bodied and dense. Well structured and balanced with rounded tannins. Velvet texture with persistent length. Grape variety 100% Monastrell Vineyards A selection of old vines from dry grown vineyards. The vineyard blocks are situated on our estate Las Gruesas, 800 metres above sea level, planted on limestone soil. Harvest The grapes are harvested during the first week of October into boxes that hold 18 Kg of fruit. The initial selection of grapes takes place in the vineyard, and another selection follows when the fruit reaches the winery. Vinification The grapes are carefully destemmed. The vinification is traditional, with a long maceration period of 40 days. A gentle pump-over takes place and fermentation is at a controlled temperature of 25º-26ºC. Ageing Matured in new French and American oak for 13 months. Only 18 barrels of this wine were produced. (6 x 75 cl)