Monastrell
75cl * Vegan and Organic * 13.5% ABV * Murcia, Spain
Based in Yecla, Murcia, Familia Castaño is known for its huge efforts to promote one of Spain’s native varieties: Monastrell. Familia Castaño embodies the best of what southern Spain has to offer, producing rich, warm-climate wines, with almost Syrah-like complexity, which overdeliver in terms of value year after year.
80% of the family’s 600 hectares of vineyards are dedicated to Monastrell, with smaller plantings of Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Macabeo and Chardonnay among others. The Monastrell is sourced from dry-farmed, bush and trellised vines, up to 70 years old, in the ‘Las Gruesas’ and ‘Pozuelo’ vineyards. Totalling 336 hectares, the two vineyards sit at an elevation of 750 metres, with a north-south aspect, on sandy limestone soils.
Vibrant ruby in colour with aromas of clean and bright, ripe black cherry, raspberry and liquorice emerge on the nose. The palate is supple and well-rounded with velvety tannins, leading to a satisfying, fruit-forward, finish with hints of spice.