COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Monastrell, Garnacha
PRODUCER
Casa Castillo
REGION
Murcia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Las Gravas is a red wine from the Jumilla DO in Murcia, Spain, produced by Bodega Casa Castillo. The wine's name, meaning 'the gravelly part,' points to its origin in a specific vineyard characterized by gravelly topsoil. Casa Castillo, a family-owned winery since 1941, is committed to organic viticulture and expressing the unique terroir of Jumilla. The estate's vineyards are planted at high altitudes, benefiting from significant diurnal temperature variations. The 2021 vintage is composed primarily of Monastrell with a smaller percentage of Garnacha, reflecting the Mediterranean character of the region.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€73
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated at 750 meters altitude on north-facing slopes.
Fact 02
Farming practices are certified organic.
Fact 03
Grapes are hand-harvested.
Fact 04
Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts and a high proportion of whole bunches.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Las Gravas begins with hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation takes place in small underground stone tanks using indigenous yeasts, with a notable proportion of whole bunches included. This is followed by foot-trodden grapes. The wine then undergoes aging for around 16 months in old oak barrels and 500-litre French oak demi-muids. The estate employs certified organic farming practices.
