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Familia Castaño Hécula 2022
A vibrant Red wine with ripe black fruit, sweet spice, and a hint of vanilla, perfect with roasted meats
Spain
Red,Dry
Monastrell
£13.10
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Familia Castaño `Hécula` Organic Monastrell Yecla DO, Yecla, Murcia, Spain is a rich, dry Red wine crafted from 100% Monastrell grapes. This still wine offers vibrant aromas of ripe red cherries, plums, and blueberries, complemented by subtle toasted notes from its six months of ageing in French and American oak barrels. The palate reveals succulent ripe black fruit, raspberry, vanilla, and cacao, with sweet spice, liquorice, and supple ripe tannins. Certified organic, vegan, and vegetarian, it pairs beautifully with roasted meats, hearty stews, or mature cheeses.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV
Vinification
The organic Monastrell grapes were harvested by hand and selected on a sorting table upon arrival at the winery. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 8-10 days at 24-26°C. The wine was then aged for six months in French and American oak barrels prior to blending and bottling.
Flavour profile
This rich, dry Red wine offers vibrant aromas of ripe red cherries, plums, and blueberries, complemented by subtle toasted notes. The palate reveals succulent ripe black fruit, raspberry, vanilla, and cacao, with sweet spice, liquorice, and supple ripe tannins.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C; decant for 30 minutes to enhance aromas.