COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Fortified
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Monastrell
PRODUCER
Bodegas Castaño
REGION
Murcia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dulce Marqués Castaño Monastrell is a sweet fortified wine from Bodegas Castaño, a family winery established in 1950 in the D.O. Yecla region of Murcia, Spain. This wine is made exclusively from 100% Monastrell grapes, a varietal deeply ingrained in the region's viticultural heritage. Bodegas Castaño is a prominent producer in D.O. Yecla, with a substantial vineyard holding and a significant international presence, balancing modern winemaking with traditional practices. The vineyards are cultivated at an elevation of 750 meters on limestone soils, contributing to the unique character of the Monastrell grown there.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monastrell vines are over 30 years old.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at 750 meters altitude.
Fact 03
Bodegas Castaño owns 600 hectares of vineyards.
Fact 04
90% of production is exported globally.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dulce Marqués Castaño Monastrell is produced using 100% Monastrell grapes. The winemaking process involves a maceration and fermentation period of about 10 days at a controlled temperature of 28°C. This is followed by malolactic fermentation conducted in stainless steel tanks. As a sweet fortified wine, fortification is a key step in its production, though specific details are not provided. The grapes are sourced from vines cultivated in bush and trellis systems on limestone soils at an elevation of 750 meters.
