COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Hammeken Cellars
REGION
Castilla-La Mancha
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Palacio de Caterina Tempranillo is a red wine from Hammeken Cellars, produced in the Vino de la Tierra (VdlT) Castilla appellation of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The 2023 vintage is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes grown using organic farming practices. The wine's name is inspired by Caterina de Cordona, a 16th-century Spanish noblewoman whose life story is tied to the wine's origin village. Hammeken Cellars, founded by Nicholas Hammeken, focuses on creating modern, approachable Spanish wines that blend tradition with contemporary techniques. A distinctive aspect of this wine is its presentation in a 1-liter bottle, often featuring a gold net, and its designation as organic and vegan-friendly.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Caterina de Cordona, a 16th-century noblewoman turned nun.
Fact 02
The wine's origin village is linked to a pilgrimage cave.
Fact 03
Presented in a distinctive 1-liter bottle.
Fact 04
Employs organic farming methods.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Palacio de Caterina Tempranillo is produced by Hammeken Cellars using 100% Tempranillo grapes from old vines cultivated under organic farming practices in Castilla-La Mancha. Following harvest, a portion of the wine (30%) is aged for four months in toasted oak. The winemaking process aims to create a modern, fruit-forward, and approachable style, blending traditional Spanish viticulture with contemporary techniques. The wine is presented in a 1-liter bottle and is noted as being vegan-friendly.
