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Sunday, September 27, 2020 - 100% Monastrell. 13% alcohol. Vines are 30-60 years old over limestone soil. These are actually Bodegas Castano’s young vines. No oak at all used. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in briefly in concrete vats. About a quarter full-clusters were used semi-carbonically. Not the most expressive wine to begin with but a lot of typical notes of Mourvedre showing. The nose is definitely on the savory side with meaty, leathery, herbal and spicy notes. The palate keeps that savory edge with medium- acid, a touch of mint, spice, anise and dark fruit in the background. There are no hard edges with a soft tannic structure. The high elevation keeps it relatively fresh despite the hot weather in Yecla, Murcia. Overall, I like the flavor profile, but it lacks intensity. 88 for now. Maybe it will open up some. 250,000 bottles made. Monastrell/Mourvedre is definitely not for those who like fruity wines. Would be good with Mediterannean food and stews. I’ve had several of this producer’s other cuvees such as their Hecula, Solanera, Casa Cisca, and Collecion-all Monastrell or Monstrell blends. They were all a little bigger, with more fruit, and were aged in some type of oak while this is pure Monastrell but made with younger vines. They’re the biggest name from this region and they sell for reasonable prices. This was only around $10 in Chile, which is about as cheap as you can get for an import.

2nd day, a little more expressive. Leather notes. A little brighter. An extra point, but still more or less the same flavor profile.

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