2010 Casa Castillo Monastrell Jumilla
Producer: Casa Castillo
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Mourvedre
Origin: Spain
Region: Jumilla
90 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2011
Opaque purple. Aromas of blackberry, apricot, violet and smoky spices show an exotic quality. Sweet and
supple on the palate, with very good clarity to the dark fruit, candied flower and spice flavors. Finishes with a strong
element of exotic spices and very good chewy persistence.
89 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
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About Spain
Spain has more acres under vine than any other country and ranks third in production behind Italy and France. Much of this output continues to be hot-country jug wine made to satisfy the everyday thirsts of the domestic and greater European markets
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Mourvedre
A sparsely planted variety found predominantly in the southern Rhone, Provence, and elsewhere near the Mediterranean coast, Mourvedre is best known for its place in powerful game and earth-scented reds. One is mostly likely to encounter the grape in wines from the southern Rhone. Here, Mourvedre takes its place blended with...
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