Wine of the Week | Casa Castillo Monastrell 2021 [Red] Mainly monastrell with a bit of garnacha & syrah. Organically grown on sandy/rocky soils in the La Valle vineyard. Nurtured for 8/9 months in neutral 500 liter French oak barrels and foudres. Nice aromatics: red berries, grassy dry reeds and herbs with a hint of smoke, leather & spice. [$L] |
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