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Bodegas Castano
There are only a handful of wineries remaining in Yecla since the phyloxera plague, and they are led by the forward-thinking Bodegas Castano,
which has helped to reinvigorate the winemaking in the region.
Created by Ramon Castano Santa and his 3 sons, Bodegas Castano is not nearly as old
as the vines it owns. Starting quite small, the family has nurtured these old plantings
and re-planted other parcels and now owns 350 hectares of some of
the prime vineyard land in Yecla. Today, Daniel Castano, one of Ramon's sons, runs
the winery with the help of other members of the family.
The extremely talented Mariano Lopez has taken over the winemaker reins at the Bodega,
and has turned the focus toward more balanced bottlings of older vine
Monastrell. Both traditional and carbonic maceration techniques are used and all
wines pass through malolactic fermentation. Daniel believes that the fruit and tannin
structure of the Monastrell varietal stands up well to the use of oak, and as such, many
of the wines pass (in varying degrees) through a barrel regime.
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Item No. 101112
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100% Monastrell from three 30 year old non-irrigated vineyard sites in Campo Arriba.
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Item No. 92702
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The name comes from Finca La Solana - very sunny in Spanish. From 40+ year old vines.
Varieties: 65% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Garnacha Tintorera
Saturated purple. Smoky raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a sexy mocha quality adding complexity. Fleshy, round dark fruit... more |
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Item No. 96688
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Intense dark cherry color with violet edges. Deep aromas of mature red fruit, grape skins and raspberry. It has elegant sweet tannins and a delicious variety expression. more |
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Item No. 96464
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Deep ruby. Complex aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and flowers. Fleshy dark berry preserve flavors are deep and supple, with gentle acidity adding energy. A smoky note arrives with air and carries through the long, sappy finish. As usual, this is an outstanding value. - International... more |
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Item No. 91736
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Excellent example of the Monastrell grape in its early years. Intense aromas of black fruit (plums) and less ripe red fruit (cranberries, mulberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants). On the palate it is fruity and fresh, and alive with tannins which leaves a pleasant aftertaste. more |
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Item No. 92217
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Inky violet. Deep cherry and cassis aromas complicated by an array of floral, mineral and herbal nuances. Powerful dark fruit flavors are firmed by solid tannins and lifted by gentle minerality. Picks up smoked meat and anise notes on the long, chewy finish. This could be a Bandol. Is the average... more |
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Item No. 89612
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Number 22 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007!
Excellent example of the Monastrell grape in its early years. Intense aromas of black fruit (plums) and less ripe red fruit (cranberries, mulberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants). On the palate it is fruity... more |
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Item No. 86657
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Number 33 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! The 2004 Solanera is a blend of 65% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 15% Tintorera raised in French oak. More complex than its siblings, this purple-colored wine offers fragrant aromas of spice box, smoke,... more |
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Item No. 86655
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This cuvee from Castaño is made from 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre). Sixty percent of this wine is fermented traditionally, while the other forty percent goes through carbonic maceration. It is released young and is meant to be an easy drinking, everyday wine.
The resulting wine has a bright,... more |
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Item No. 86656
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Number 29 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007!
100% Monastrell. Bodegas Castano has long been an advocate of the Monastrell varietal in the zone and its use has increased in other bodegas as a result.... more |
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Item No. 86695
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This cuvee from Castaño is made from 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre). Sixty percent of this wine is fermented traditionally, while the other forty percent goes through carbonic maceration. It is released young and is meant to be an easy drinking, everyday wine.
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Item No. 83617
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This is a custom cuvee made for American importer Eric Solomon, so the wine sold in other markets will be different blends and/or selections. The 2003 Hecula, aged in equal parts tank and French wood, is produced from ancient, non-irrigated Mourvedre vines planted in pure limestone. Inky... more |
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