Bodega Torre Castillo
 Jumilla (Spain)

The Estate
Torre Castillo is a family owned winery run by Julian Lopez Lizan. It is located in Montealegre del Castillo, in the heart of the D.O. Jumilla. The family built a new cellar in 1996 and got new equipment that allowed them to take advantage of the most modern techniques to produce high quality wine. Also, they own 700 oak barrels. After spending two years experimenting two different vineyards, they had their first harvest in 1997 and released their first vintage in 2000. They started to export their wines in 2003. The export market keeps growing and now represents 60%.

Jumilla Castle

Bodega Torre Castillo

Julian Lopez Lizan (center), the owner

Fran Kysela at Torre Castillo, June 2007

The Vineyards
They own 100 hectares of vines planted to Monastrell grapes (also known as Mourvedre or Mataro). The wine region of Jumilla is quite large and spreads over the province of Murcia and Albacete, in south-eastern Spain. It is a rugged country, where the vineyards grow on a high plateau surrounded by mountains. Cultivating grapes has been a tradition for more than 2000 years and particularly Monastrell, that benefits from excellent growing conditions in the area. The limestone soils and the harsh climate (with temperature over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer, plunging to below freezing in winter, the scarce rainfall) enable Monastrell grapes to develop their color and flavors to the fullest.

 
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#S0EE112004MVS
UPC code: 7 84585 00969 5
2010 Torre Castillo, Alegre, Jumilla 12/750ml
Made from 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) with a selection of the oldest vines. Manual harvest. The grapes are picked at their full maturation. Aged for 4 months in new American oak barrels. Slight filtration.
Intense ruby color. The nose offers distinctive ripe fruit aromas. Round and rich in the mouth with blackberry flavors intertwined with soft spicy and toasty notes. Powerful tannins that will soften after a few years of cellaring.
Pairs well with rice dishes, gazpachos (cold tomato soup), game and cured cheeses.

#S0EE112003MVS
UPC code: 7 84585 00969 5
2009 Torre Castillo, Alegre, Jumilla 12/750ml
Made from 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) with a selection of the oldest vines. Manual harvest. The grapes are picked at their full maturation. Aged for 4 months in new American oak barrels. Slight filtration.
Intense ruby color. The nose offers distinctive ripe fruit aromas. Round and rich in the mouth with blackberry flavors intertwined with soft spicy and toasty notes. Powerful tannins that will soften after a few years of cellaring.
Pairs well with rice dishes, gazpachos (cold tomato soup), game and cured cheeses.

"Bright ruby-red. Dried cherry, pipe tobacco and rose aromas, with a hint of woodsmoke. Sweet and fleshy on the palate, with blackberry and cherry flavors complicated by licorice and a suggestion of dried herbs. The cherry and smoke notes repeat on the finish."
- Stephen Tanzer's International Cellar (Sept/Oct 2011), 88 pts

"Aromas of leather, chocolate taffy, and cherry tart with a supple, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a round, juicy apple, plum and dusty carrot accented finish. A nice table wine. (tasted on Aug-04-2011)"
- Beverage Testing Institute, 88 pts + BEST BUY
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Silver Medal


#S0EE112002MVS
UPC code: 7 84585 00969 5
2008 Torre Castillo, Jumilla 12/750ml
Made from 100% Monastrell (Mourvedre) with a selection of the oldest vines. Manual harvest. The grapes are picked at their full maturation. Aged for 4 months in new American oak barrels. Slight filtration.
Intense ruby color. The nose offers distinctive ripe fruit aromas. Round and rich in the mouth with blackberry flavors intertwined with soft spicy and toasty notes. Powerful tannins that will soften after a few years of cellaring.
Pairs well with rice dishes, gazpachos (cold tomato soup), game and cured cheeses.

"Monastrell is the Spanish name for the Mourvedre grape, and this version is exuberantly fruity and downright fun, with enticing, spicy aromas. A great everyday red."
- Washington Post (December 2009) - VERY GOOD



GOLD MEDAL - D.O. Jumilla



National Retail Price: $12.99/ bottle