CASA CASTILLO | LA TENDIDA 2023 75cl

Casa Castillo La Tendida 2023 is a refined and bright interpretation of Mediterranean Monastrell. Made from a selection of plots located on gentle slopes in Jumilla, this wine combines fruit depth, freshness, and surprising floral delicacy.

A modern and elegant expression of the Mediterranean landscape, signed by one of Jumilla's most influential wineries.

Winery: Casa Castillo
Appellation: D.O. Jumilla
Vintage: 2023
Wine type: Red wine with aging
Grape varieties: 85% Monastrell, 15% Garnacha
Alcohol content: 15% vol.
Certification: EU Organic Bio
Aging: 14 months in 5,000 and 500-liter foudres
Format: 75 cl

The Vineyard

The grapes come from a selection of plots located in an area of gentle slopes known as La Tendida.

The vineyards, with ages ranging from 13 to 16 years, grow on sandy-loam soils covered with calcareous gravels that provide freshness, finesse, and a marked mineral personality.

The continental Mediterranean climate favors balanced ripening and great aromatic intensity.

Winemaking

The harvest is done manually, and the working philosophy aims for minimal intervention.

Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in traditional underground stone lagares, using approximately 70% destemmed grapes.

Malolactic fermentation is carried out in foudres, and then the wine rests for 14 months in 5,000 and 500-liter foudres.

Bottling took place in March 2024.

Tasting Notes

Intense cherry color with violet reflections.

On the nose, it stands out for its unusual floral profile for Monastrell, accompanied by ripe red fruit, dried herbs, and delicate spicy hints.

On the palate, it is elegant, balanced, and fresh, with a refined texture, ripe tannins, and a very well-integrated mineral background.

The finish is long, fruity, and persistent.

Pairing

Ideal with country-style rice dishes, white meats, Mediterranean cuisine, and pasta dishes.

A fresh and sophisticated Jumilla that showcases the most floral and delicate side of Mediterranean Monastrell through precise winemaking that is deeply respectful of the landscape.