Castaño Hécula Monastrell 2022 (Spain)
"Upfront and fruit expressive, the wine shows dark plum, spiced cherry, olive and floral aromas. The palate delivers juicy fruit intensity with fine texture and elegant tannins, making it approachable and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2023
Of an intense shiny ruby red color of medium high intensity, clean and bright. Outstanding notes of ripe red fruit, plums and blueberries, on elegant and subtle toasted aromas. Pleasant on the palate, it shows raspberry jam hints along with slightly vanilla and cacao toasted notes. It is well-balanced, with a delicate, enveloping and rich ending.
Continental climate in the region influenced by the closeness of the Mediterranean.
6 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels.
Food Pairing: Very versatile wine. Pair with lamb, meat stews, grilled meats in general, spicy food (Mexican, Tandoor...). Also lighter dishes as cured cheeses, assorted tapas.
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Castaño Hécula Monastrell 2022 (Spain)
Castaño Hécula Monastrell 2022 (Spain)
"Upfront and fruit expressive, the wine shows dark plum, spiced cherry, olive and floral aromas. The palate delivers juicy fruit intensity with fine texture and elegant tannins, making it approachable and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2023
Of an intense shiny ruby red color of medium high intensity, clean and bright. Outstanding notes of ripe red fruit, plums and blueberries, on elegant and subtle toasted aromas. Pleasant on the palate, it shows raspberry jam hints along with slightly vanilla and cacao toasted notes. It is well-balanced, with a delicate, enveloping and rich ending.
Continental climate in the region influenced by the closeness of the Mediterranean.
6 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels.
Food Pairing: Very versatile wine. Pair with lamb, meat stews, grilled meats in general, spicy food (Mexican, Tandoor...). Also lighter dishes as cured cheeses, assorted tapas.
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"Upfront and fruit expressive, the wine shows dark plum, spiced cherry, olive and floral aromas. The palate delivers juicy fruit intensity with fine texture and elegant tannins, making it approachable and immediately appealing. At its best: now to 2028" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2023
Of an intense shiny ruby red color of medium high intensity, clean and bright. Outstanding notes of ripe red fruit, plums and blueberries, on elegant and subtle toasted aromas. Pleasant on the palate, it shows raspberry jam hints along with slightly vanilla and cacao toasted notes. It is well-balanced, with a delicate, enveloping and rich ending.
Continental climate in the region influenced by the closeness of the Mediterranean.
6 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels.
Food Pairing: Very versatile wine. Pair with lamb, meat stews, grilled meats in general, spicy food (Mexican, Tandoor...). Also lighter dishes as cured cheeses, assorted tapas.
