COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Monastrell
PRODUCER
Bodegas Casa Castillo
REGION
Murcia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casa Castillo Pie Franco 2021 is a single-varietal Monastrell from the 'La Solana' vineyard in Jumilla, Spain. Planted in 1942 on sandy soils, the vines are ungrafted, a characteristic referred to as 'Pie Franco.' This vineyard, situated at 700-750 meters altitude, is the source of Bodegas Casa Castillo's flagship wine. The estate, re-established by the Vicente family in 1985, focuses on traditional varieties and minimal intervention to reflect the Jumilla terroir. The wine's uniqueness stems from its ancient, ungrafted vines and the specific sandy soil composition that has preserved them.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€140
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pie Franco means 'ungrafted' in Spanish.
Fact 02
The vines are over 80 years old.
Fact 03
The sandy soil protected the vines from phylloxera.
Fact 04
This wine is a single-vineyard expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Casa Castillo Pie Franco begins with destemmed grapes fermented using native yeasts in stone vats. Fermentation temperature is controlled around 26°C, with manual punching down of the cap. Malolactic fermentation takes place in contact with lees. The wine then undergoes aging for 16 to 22 months in 500-litre French oak demi-muids. The grapes are sourced from ungrafted, dry-farmed vines cultivated using certified organic practices.
