• Castano "Hecula" 2021 - Monastrell - Yecla, Murcia - Spain
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Castano "Hecula" 2021 - Monastrell - Yecla, Murcia - Spain

Vintage: 2021

SP23

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Intense and shiny cherry-red colour. On the nose it blooms pleasant ripe red fruit aromas, sweet spices (liquorice). It has very elegant and integrated wooden notes that do not cover its intense fruitiness. It is well-balanced, fresh, with elegant soft tannins and good acidity. Long and very well structured.

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Intense and shiny cherry-red colour. On the nose it blooms pleasant ripe red fruit aromas, sweet spices (liquorice). It has very elegant and integrated wooden notes that do not cover its intense fruitiness. It is well-balanced, fresh, with elegant soft tannins and good acidity. Long and very well structured.

Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.

How to pair it

Pair with lamb, meat stews, grilled meats in general, spiced food (Mexican). Cured cheeses, assorted tapas.
Product Type
Red Wine
Region

Murcia

Grape Varietal

Monastrell

Vintage

2021

Country

Spain

Age of Vines

50

Producers

Castel

Harvest Method

Mechanical

Age of Vines

14.50%

Fermentation and Maceration

Whole bunch pressed cold, wild yeast barrel fermented, each clone was fermented separately in french barriques (228l) and hogsheads (300l) (35% new, balance 2 yrs old)

Mouth Attribute

Medium-bodied, balanced, fresh, soft tannin, structured, and long finish

Nose Attribute

Ripe red fruit, spice, liquorice, and oak

Aging

6 months French & American Oak

Production

2000-4000kg per Ha

Age of Vines

750m

Density

1600 vines/ha

Production Style

Sustainable

Total Production

300000

SKU
SP23

"Las Gruesas" "El Pozuelo" The grapes used for this wine are from two different vineyards with an average age of over 50 years old. In both vineyards the vines are planted in bushes.<br> <br> ·Weather: extreme differences in temperature from winter to summer and endure the long periods of drought<br> ·Soil: lime bearing, and the subsoil is thick with a high carbonate content<br> ·Grape: Monastrell, is red wine grape variety that is grown in many regions around the world, tends to produce tannic wines that can be high in alcohol. The variety can be a difficult grape to grow, preferring "its face in the hot sun and its feet in the water".

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