Bodegas Castaño Monastrell Yecla 2005
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100% Monastrell from the valley, fermentation in steel tanks under temperature control with a soft maceration of skins. After the malolactic fermentation the wine is aged in French and American barrels for a short period (from 3 to 6 months) with the purpose of obtaining fresh and fruity wines with the character of the monastrell.
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Number 22 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! Excellent example of the Monastrell grape in its early years. Intense aromas of black fruit (plums) and less ripe red fruit (cranberries, mulberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants). On the palate it is fruity and fresh, and alive with tannins which leaves a pleasant aftertaste. The 2005 Monastrell is an insane value produced from three vineyard sites ranging in age from 40-60 years. Opaque purple-colored, it gives up fragrant aromas of blue fruits, plums, and prunes. Ripe, layered, and full-flavored, this hedonistic effort can be enjoyed now but will surely read more...
Decanted overnight. Heavy tannins and some sharp bitterness right out of the bottle. After a night in the decanter and the day back in the bottle, it has settled down some. Has some nice dark berry fruit, oak, leather, and earth flavors. Decent QPR, but overshadowed by the much tastier "Hecula".
September 2008
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