Over the past several years, we have become unabashed fans of the wines produced in the once unheralded region of Jumilla. The vines in this parched and seemingly barren region in southeast Spain produce wines of incredible richness and concentration at unbelievable prices. And we've had a great run with Casa Castillo, drinking and loving their releases year-in and year-out-- a great sign for long-term winery health. Robert Parker agrees and gushed about this estate writing, "Considered by many observers to be the finest estate in Jumilla, Casa Castillo is a treasure-trove for fabulous values."
Both nose and palate showcase bright, expressive fruits-- think mixed red berries and a touch of ripe red plum. The body, loaded with perfectly grippy tannins that keep the wine aloft on the palate, leads to strata filled with minerality, earth, dark spice. The lingering finish sees ruminations of echoed fruit, spice, sea salt. Drinks way above what the reasonable price may suggest-- this is lovely!! Pair with some hearty winter fare (meats, stews, pastas, pizzas, more!) and hibernate in comfort and taste!
WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "The perfumed, floral and elegant 2021 Monastrell has 15% Garnacha (the maximum allowed if the wine is called Monastrell), as it's from a year that had more Garnacha vines, and he keeps planting the variety in the property because it gives the blend more elegance and freshness. The Monastrell matured in used barrels for eight to nine months, and the Garnacha matured in concrete. It's juicy and tasty, with fine-grained tannins and 14.5% alcohol but with great balance. It's Mediterranean with elegance. Great value."
Both nose and palate showcase bright, expressive fruits-- think mixed red berries and a touch of ripe red plum. The body, loaded with perfectly grippy tannins that keep the wine aloft on the palate, leads to strata filled with minerality, earth, dark spice. The lingering finish sees ruminations of echoed fruit, spice, sea salt. Drinks way above what the reasonable price may suggest-- this is lovely!! Pair with some hearty winter fare (meats, stews, pastas, pizzas, more!) and hibernate in comfort and taste!
WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "The perfumed, floral and elegant 2021 Monastrell has 15% Garnacha (the maximum allowed if the wine is called Monastrell), as it's from a year that had more Garnacha vines, and he keeps planting the variety in the property because it gives the blend more elegance and freshness. The Monastrell matured in used barrels for eight to nine months, and the Garnacha matured in concrete. It's juicy and tasty, with fine-grained tannins and 14.5% alcohol but with great balance. It's Mediterranean with elegance. Great value."
