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Montecastro 2021 is pure richness and Ribera expression. This complex red wine with a marked mineral character was designed from a selection of vineyards planted on soils of different composition. The essence of Ribera del Duero in a bottle.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
5% Merlot, 95% Tempranillo
Type of barrel
French oak barrels from Allier
Type of bottle
Truncated Conical Bottle
Barrel aging time
16 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Montecastro 2021 was born from a harvest of magnificent quality and from the amalgam of terroirs (clay, limestone, pebbly, loamy) that Bodegas Montecastro works in its 27 hectares of vineyard, located in Castrillo de Duero (Valladolid).
This variety and richness of the soils in which the tinto fino (tempranillo) and merlot vines that make up Montecastro grow, granted it great complexity, to which the freshness and good acidity derived from the altitude of between 860 and 923 meters above sea level at which the vineyard is located, one of the highest in the Ribera del Duero, was added.
The production process of Bodegas Montecastro enhanced all the varietal qualities, with slow fermentation using indigenous yeasts, maceration in thermoregulated concrete tanks, and 16 months of aging in French oak barrels from Allier. Its balance, generous structure, and finesse predict a good aging and great storage potential for Montecastro 2021. Enjoy it especially with red meat dishes and good cured cheeses.
Tasting notes
In sight, the red wine Montecastro displays a very bright ruby red color.
Very aromatic nose where black berries and red fruits predominate, complemented with balsamic notes (eucalyptus). A perfect integration of the spicy aromas provided by the aging in wood harmonizes the whole.
On the palate, it shows smooth and silky. With a balanced structure and well-integrated acidity, this wine stands out for its finesse, freshness, and marked persistence, characteristics that promise excellent aging potential.
The winery
Planting vineyards in the heart of Ribera del Duero and, with their fruits, crafting wines of great quality in a winery equipped with the latest technology. That was the idea that, in the year 2000, inspired a group of friends, including Alfonso de Salas, Marqués de Montecastro y Llanahermosa (from whom the winery takes its name) and co-founder of the newspaper *El Mundo*, Pedro J. Ramírez, then its director, and the singer Julio Iglesias, to join forces and establish Bodegas Montecastro.
The project truly took off with the addition of the French winemaker Bertrand Erhard and the planting, in 2002, of 27 hectares of vineyards of Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, distributed across eight plots and five distinct parcels in the Valladolid municipality of Castrillo de Duero, at altitudes ranging from 860 to 923 meters, one of the highest elevations in the D.O.
At the same time as the vines were being planted, the construction of the winery began—a modern building, harmoniously integrated into its surroundings, designed by the prestigious architect Roberto Valle, who also designed the wine museum at the Castillo de Peñafiel. In 2012, Bodegas Hacienda Monasterio joined Montecastro’s shareholder structure, taking over its technical, viticultural, and commercial management. From that moment on, Carlos de la Fuente, the right-hand man of the renowned Peter Sisseck, took charge of the winery’s oenology, and in 2015, the first vintage crafted by his team, Montecastro Cosecha 2012, was released.
Bodegas Montecastro’s commitment to embracing the diverse terroirs that make up the soils of the Ribera del Duero ensures that their wines faithfully express all these elements—a synthesis of complexity, minerality, and freshness.
The project truly took off with the addition of the French winemaker Bertrand Erhard and the planting, in 2002, of 27 hectares of vineyards of Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, distributed across eight plots and five distinct parcels in the Valladolid municipality of Castrillo de Duero, at altitudes ranging from 860 to 923 meters, one of the highest elevations in the D.O.
At the same time as the vines were being planted, the construction of the winery began—a modern building, harmoniously integrated into its surroundings, designed by the prestigious architect Roberto Valle, who also designed the wine museum at the Castillo de Peñafiel. In 2012, Bodegas Hacienda Monasterio joined Montecastro’s shareholder structure, taking over its technical, viticultural, and commercial management. From that moment on, Carlos de la Fuente, the right-hand man of the renowned Peter Sisseck, took charge of the winery’s oenology, and in 2015, the first vintage crafted by his team, Montecastro Cosecha 2012, was released.
Bodegas Montecastro’s commitment to embracing the diverse terroirs that make up the soils of the Ribera del Duero ensures that their wines faithfully express all these elements—a synthesis of complexity, minerality, and freshness.