José Maria Vicente is the third-generation owner and operator of Casa Castillo. This farm started as a rosemary plantation but under José Maria it has evolved into the preeminent estate in Jumilla and greater Mediterranean Spain.
José Maria's grandfather purchased Casa Castillo in 1941 when there was already a winery, cellar, and some scattered vineyards. These vineyards were planted by French refugees fleeing phylloxera in their native land in the 1870s. In 1985, José Maria and his father began replanting and expanding the vineyards. They released their first commercial vintage in 1991 and have never looked back!
This is a really cool wine with an even cooler backstory. The wines of Casa Castillo always get rave reviews but the fact that this Monastrell is coming to you at $12.95 and 93 points is unheard of!
The 2021 Monastrell represents an insane opportunity to stock up on an elegant, well-made wine at an unbeatable price.
Stock up now and enjoy this wine all Spring and Summer long!
"The perfumed, floral and elegant 2021 Monastrell has 15% Garnacha (the maximum allowed if the wine is called Monastrell), as it's from a year that had more Garnacha vines, and he keeps planting the variety in the property because it gives the blend more elegance and freshness. The Monastrell matured in used barrels for eight to nine months, and the Garnacha matured in concrete. It's juicy and tasty, with fine-grained tannins and 14.5% alcohol but with great balance. It's Mediterranean with elegance. Great value. 190,000 bottles produced." - 93 Points Luis Gutierrez, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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