Casa Castillo "Vino de Finca" Jumilla Monastrell 2016
Varietal:
Monastrell
Sub-Region:
Jumilla
Region:
Murcia
Color:
Red
Country/State:
Spain
Newsletter Wines:
March 2020 Newsletter
An exceptionally pretty red with natural elegance in spades. Raspberry puree notes with a rich, plump, soft palate entry and soft tannins on the back end. Feels regal and "real".
91
Our Score
(3/2020)
92
Wine Advocate
(12/29/2017) "There is a new middle-of-the-range red, above the Monastrell and below the single-vineyard wines, already in its second vintage with the 2016. This 2016 Vino de Finca comes from the oldest vineyard (from the grapes that used to go to the Monastrell) and also from different parts within the estate. It's mainly Monastrell with some 5% Garnacha, fermented with part of full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in oak foudres for one year. This is incredibly aromatic and expressive, with floral notes that I don't often find in Monastrell, elegant, balanced, fresh ... simply unbelievable. It has an outstanding palate, with refined tannins and great length."