Yields for the 2013 Monastrell (100% Monastrell aged six months in neutral French oak barrels, concrete and foudres) were 16 to 25 hectoliters per hectare, which is about half of that permitted in Burgundy. An amazing value, this wine boasts a dense blue/purple color as well as a sumptuous nose of blueberries, blackberries, scorched earth, licorice and forest floor. Stunningly pure and medium to full-bodied with oodles of fruit, this is a remarkable value to drink until the cows come home. Consume it over the next 2-3 years. Considered by many observers to be the finest estate in Jumilla, Casa Castillo is a treasure-trove for fabulous values, particularly from the Monastrell (Mourvedre) grape that loves the chalky terroirs and cool slopes of the Sierra del Molar. Importer: European Cellars - Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565; www.europeancellars.com

Gamy and smoky notes shadow cherry and black olive flavors in this earthy red, which is light-bodied, with mild tannins and balsamic acidity. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Jumilla Select to Add