Estates / Casa Castillo
Casa Castillo
José María Vicente
COUNTRY: Spain
REGION: Castile-La Mancha - Murcia
APPELLATION: Jumilla
Casa Castillo embodies the winemaking legacy of the wine region of Jumilla, within the province of Albacete, in the southeastern part of Spain. The property sprawls across a picturesque 402-hectare estate that is on the slopes of Sierra del Molar. Surrounded by almond and olive trees, the land is shadowed by the towering mountain range, ascending to heights of up to 760 meters above sea level. Within this meticulously preserved natural environment, teeming with indigenous vegetation and fauna, approximately 175 hectares of vineyards flourish. Here, the indigenous Monastrell variety thrives alongside Syrah, Grenache noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and spreads across four expansive plots.
The Vicente family recognized the land's hidden gem—the indigenous Monastrell grape. This resilient vine thrived in Jumilla's rocky soils, revealing its exceptional potential. Meticulously restructuring the vineyards and introducing new grape varieties breathed new life into the estate. By 1991, the extensive renovation of the winery was completed, preserving its original charm and structure.
Third-generation José Maria Vicente’s vision is clear: elevate winemaking practices and honor the terroir. Sustainability became the cornerstone of the business. Manual labor, low yields, and organic methods defined their approach. Harvesting is exclusively done by hand, with grapes promptly transported to the cellar for sorting and fermentation.
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Wine Region:
Murcia
Castile-La Mancha is bounded by Andalusia to the south, Extremadura to the west, Aragon to the northeast, Valencia to the east, and Castile-León to the west. It comprises the provinces of Albacete, Toledo, Guadalajara, Cuenca, and Ciudad Real.
The Toledo Mountains’watershed runs in the middle of the region, while the Sierra Morena span the south. The northern La Alcarria mesas and the southern La Mancha plains (which extend to the southeast to Albacete province and terminate in the Baetic Cordillera) within Castile-La Mancha are drained by the Tagus and Guardiana River, respectively.
Continental influences prevail over the Mediterranean climate of the region. Temperatures drop from west to east and south to north. There is relatively low yearly rainfall, which mostly comes in spring and autumn.
Featured Grape Varieties:
Garnacha Tintorera
Monastrell
Garnacha
Syrah
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