COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Monastrell
PRODUCER
Bodegas BSI
REGION
Murcia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
San Isidro Crianza Cast del Picacho is a red wine from the Murcia region of Spain, produced by Bodegas BSI. The 2020 vintage is crafted from the Monastrell grape. As a 'Crianza,' the wine adheres to Spanish wine law regarding minimum aging periods. Bodegas BSI is a cooperative winery with a history tied to the region's viticultural heritage, emphasizing the unique terroir of Murcia, known for its arid climate and limestone soils, which are conducive to growing Monastrell.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Monastrell is one of the most widely planted red grape varieties in Spain.
Fact 02
The name 'Crianza' in Spanish wine law requires a minimum aging period before release.
Fact 03
Murcia's landscape is characterized by its semi-arid climate and limestone-rich soils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for San Isidro Crianza Cast del Picacho involves the careful selection of Monastrell grapes. Fermentation is managed to control temperature and extract color and flavor. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes malolactic conversion. As a Crianza, it is then aged for a specified period, which typically includes time in oak barrels and subsequent bottle aging, before release.
