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Murcia lies in the Southeast of Spain in the Levante province, named after the region’s capital on the Sigura river. French winemakers settled in the area in the second half of the 19th century after Phylloxera killed their crops at home. They came to realize the hot and dry Mediterranean climate with coastal winds resembled the Mourvèdre-growing areas of France, et voilà, the Spanish Monastrell grape was planted. The resulting wine is dark purple, and when produced with finesse, can be quite well structured and fruity, with balanced earth and minerality. 
 
The region is home to Yecla and Bullas, but Jumilla is where the most quality expressions of the wine are produced. Other grapes grown and often blended with Monastrell are Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.The few white wines are made from Macabeo, Airen and Merseguera. Rosado and dessert styles are also produced. 
– Description from Amanda Schuster

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Senorio de Barahonda Bellum El Remate (2003)

Winery: Senorio de Barahonda
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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mark

Quite hot nose with molasses and brown sugar. Sweet wine, with black fruit flavors, good tannic structure, toffee and tar and leather on the finish.

Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Yecla (2007)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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rar8888

Very nice spicy wine.

Bodegas Castaño Mourvedre Blend Yecla Solanera Viñas Viejas (2004)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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ivankevin

Vino buenísimo, una muy buena RCP, vino que se le nota la crianza y los grados (14), mejor de lo esperado.

Bodegas Castaño Mourvedre Blend Yecla Solanera Viñas Viejas (2009)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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julieimagery

It was very good and full bodied but the 2005 vintage I got had a lot of sediment. So it coated my mouth a lot. Tasted at Total Wine Tasting and purchased for at home. I don't know if I would get it again, but I like the blend. It's very complex.

Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Yecla (2006)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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LCLindley

This is a serious bargain at under $10. Very dry and will be an awesome summer barbeque wine. I can't wait to open up a bottle and grill!

Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Yecla (2007)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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mark

Aromas of black fruit, leather and a little bit of powdered chalk. Refreshing acidity to this, nice dark fruit and a hefty helping of drying earth.

Castano Solanera Monastrell Cabernet Yecla (2005)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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dynowine

Two days vacu-corked in the fridge and this wine became much smoother and better integrated with incredibly deep rich fruit and a better nose and heavier body. Balance favors the fruit for sure. More obvious chocolate and spice. Rustic, not elegant ...

Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Yecla Dulce (2007)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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raindance

Wow, I can not tell you how long it has been in my possession or how many times I have almost taken this bottle out of the "cellar" and said to myself "Nah, it is only a Spanish Red, I've got better". Wrong. INCREDIBLE RED. It is always about your mind...

Bodegas Castaño Solanera Yecla Viñas Viejas (2012)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre , Cabernet Sauvignon , Grenache
Type: Table Wines
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rckr1951

This was really very good and needed about 45-60 mins of decanting time open...but when it did, damn! Juicy black berry fruits, spice dusty earth, pepper are finished off with drying tannins, framing acidity and medium length finish. Drink Noe - 90 p...

Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Yecla (2007)

Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Varietal: Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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winescribbler

A crowd pleaser being full, soft, flavoursome with sweet ripe fruit. Deep black-fruits, leather complexity, inky finish. Monastrell is Mouvedre. Good value

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Casa Castillo Pie Franco
Winery: Bodegas Casa Castillo
Region: Spain » Murcia
Type: Table Wines

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Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

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Barahonda Barrica
Winery: Senorio de Barahonda
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Color: Red Wines

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Asian Beef Casserole

Quick throw together meal that is delicious! Read more »

Bodegas Castano Yecla Solanera Vinas Viejas
Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Type: Table Wines

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Cheesy Beef 'n' Rice

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Castano Solanera Vinas Viejas Yecla
Winery: Bodegas Castaño
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Color: Red Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Solanera
Winery: Solanera
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Color: Red Wines

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Mini Meatloaves

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Solanera Viñas Viejas Yecla
Winery: Solanera
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Color: Red Wines

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Trick-or-Treat Turnovers Recipe

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Solanera Yecla
Winery: Solanera
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Color: Red Wines

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Beef and Tomato Pie

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Las Reã±as Selecciã³n
Winery: Bodegas Del Rosario
Region: Spain » Murcia » Bullas
Type: Table Wines

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Taco Bake I

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Bodegas Señorío de Barahonda Carro Tinto
Winery: Senorio de Barahonda
Region: Spain » Murcia » Yecla
Color: Red Wines

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Avocado Crostini Two Ways Recipe

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Jumilla Reserva Do
Winery: Casa de la Ermita
Region: Spain » Murcia
Color: Red Wines

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Cheesy Potato Beef Bake Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon

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  • Macabeo

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