Montecastro Reserva 2021

Montecastro Reserva 2021 is an elegant and powerful red wine from Ribera del Duero in Spain, one of the country's most prestigious wine regions. The wine is created from grapes from high-altitude fields, where the cool night temperatures provide freshness and finesse, while the warm days provide intense fruit and concentration. Montecastro is known for a modern, yet terroir-driven style, where balance and depth go hand in hand.

🔸 Appearance:
Deep, dark cherry red color with violet hues.

🔸 Fragrance:
Intense bouquet of ripe black cherries, blackberries and plums, combined with notes of vanilla, cocoa, roasted spices, tobacco and a touch of minerality.

🔸 Taste:
Full-bodied and structured with dark fruit at the centre – blackcurrant, ripe cherries and prunes. The palate contributes fine nuances of vanilla, cedar and chocolate. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, and the acidity provides freshness and length. The finish is long, intense and elegantly spicy.

🔸 Style and character:
A classic, age-worthy Ribera del Duero with both power and refinement. The wine expresses the area's typical combination of sun-ripened fruit, structure and elegance.

🔸 Serving and storage:
Serve at 16–18°C. Perfect with beef, lamb, game, hearty stews or aged cheeses. Drinkable now after a short aeration, but will develop even greater complexity over the next 10–12 years.

Alcohol percentage: approximately 14.5%
Grape variety: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)