Familia Castaño Solanera Viñas Viejas 2021

Each variety—Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tintorera was harvested at optimal ripeness through manual selection in the vineyard, with grapes transported in 15-kilogram cases to preserve fruit integrity. Upon arrival at the winery, the finest bunches underwent rigorous selection on sorting tables before gentle destemming without pressing using a small-capacity destemmer. Fermentation took place in small 8,000 and 10,000-liter stainless steel vats with handmade pumping over techniques to ensure gentle extraction. Temperature-controlled fermentation at 24-28°C proceeded with indigenous yeasts, followed by 8 days of skin maceration to develop colour and tannin structure. The wine underwent soft pneumatic pressing before ageing in French and American oak barrels, combining traditional wine making methods with careful temperature control to preserve the distinct character of each varietal.