Bodega Casa Castillo - Jumilla DO - Las Gravas - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

With a Parker rating of 98/100, the 2021 Red Jumilla Las Gravas surpasses all expectations. Showcasing remarkable finesse, this wine reveals layers of voluptuousness and freshness, embodying a distinctly Mediterranean style built on power and energy. Its intensely chalky finish enhances its vibrant character. This blend of Mourvèdre with 10% Grenache, aged in large wooden foudres, is destined for great success. Simply superb!

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional fermentation of each grape variety with indigenous yeasts. Aged for 20 months in 5000-liter foudres and small 500-liter foudres.

Color:

Bright, intense red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Bouquet of peony underlined by notes of crushed blackberry.

Palate:

Fresh and concentrated with rich, ripe fruit, this cuvée of exceptional purity delivers a firm, youthful core, complemented by a smooth texture and impressive depth.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Spanish Pata Negra ham, roast suckling lamb with thyme, fillet of beef with black pepper, duck breast confit, roast guinea fowl, mature cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

This is one of the icons of southern Spain! Bodega Casa Castillo is renowned for producing some of the most impressive wines on the Iberian Peninsula, known for their generosity and character, so much so that the Parker Guide frequently praises their success.