Winery CastañoMonastrell Viñas Viejas
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Monastrell.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Monastrell Viñas Viejas from the Winery Castaño
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monastrell Viñas Viejas of Winery Castaño in the region of Murcie is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Monastrell Viñas Viejas of Winery Castaño in the region of Murcie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Monastrell Viñas Viejas
Pairings that work perfectly with Monastrell Viñas Viejas
Original food and wine pairings with Monastrell Viñas Viejas
The Monastrell Viñas Viejas of Winery Castaño matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, very simple spaghetti carbonara or rice with paprika and merguez.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monastrell Viñas Viejas from Winery Castaño are 2008, 2016, 2007, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Castaño
The Winery Castaño is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 74 wines for sale in the of Yecla to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yecla
DO of Murcia on sunny high plateaus, kingdom of Monastrell (Mourvèdre, ~80% of the vineyard, min. 60% in red). Dense solar signature reds with notes of blackberry, candied black cherry, garrigue, leather, liquorice and a hint of sweet spices, firm tannins and warm palate — historic land of the grape. Round Garnacha, supple Tempranillo, peppery Syrah, firm Cabernet.
The wine region of Murcie
Wine region of southeastern Spain on sunny high plateaus, 3 DOs fanning out: Jumilla, Yecla, Bullas. Monastrell (Mourvedre) reigns in red (~80% of the vineyard): dense and sunny with signature notes of black mulberry, candied black cherry, garrigue, leather, liquorice and a sweet spice touch, firm tannins and a warm palate — pomegranate robe, sustained alcohol, often own-rooted. Round Grenache, supple Tempranillo, peppery Syrah. Southern wines with outstanding value.
The word of the wine: Pinenc
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