Torre Castillo
Alegre Jumilla Monastrell
Jumilla, Murcia, Spain
2013. Under $10, it is hard to find a better value red. Interesting nose of freshly dug soil, minerals, yeasty bread, and blackberry extract. Intense and full, but relatively soft texturally. Got that barky Mourvedre thing, with some nice fruit and clingy dark minerals. I'd rather drink this than a Pibarnon that's less than 20 years old. Nice job.
2013. Under $10, it is hard to find a better value red. Interesting nose of freshly dug soil, minerals, yeasty bread, and blackberry extract. Intense and full, but relatively soft texturally. Got that barky Mourvedre thing, with some nice fruit and clingy dark minerals. I'd rather drink this than a Pibarnon that's less than 20 years old. Nice job.
Aug 13th, 2015
Really interesting nose, but lacks a little in the mid palate.
Really interesting nose, but lacks a little in the mid palate.
Apr 2nd, 2015
Ok - nice and dry - not a great deal of flavor. Good value for the price.
Ok - nice and dry - not a great deal of flavor. Good value for the price.
Jan 5th, 2017
Notes of fig and plum. Dark cherry finish. Tasty and affordable on sale!
Notes of fig and plum. Dark cherry finish. Tasty and affordable on sale!
Jan 5th, 2017Interesting for sure with Chambourd notes, roses, violets, blood. Fun aromatics
Interesting for sure with Chambourd notes, roses, violets, blood. Fun aromatics
Sep 29th, 2016Medium heavy body. Aroma of charcoal, chard, honey, and rhubarb. Flavors of lime, soil, raisin, and burnt meat. Quite bitter with lots of tannins, and super dry.
Medium heavy body. Aroma of charcoal, chard, honey, and rhubarb. Flavors of lime, soil, raisin, and burnt meat. Quite bitter with lots of tannins, and super dry.
May 19th, 2016
2013 vintage - dry, cherry pits, smokey, slight menthol
2013 vintage - dry, cherry pits, smokey, slight menthol
May 9th, 2015Enjoyed this dry red with a saffron dish.
Enjoyed this dry red with a saffron dish.