Casa Castillo Pie Franco Red wine

Casa Castillo Pie Franco is a remarkable red wine from the 2021 vintage, produced by Bodegas Casa Castillo. This wine showcases the exquisite Monastrell grape variety, originating from a historic vineyard called La Solana, where the ungrafted Monastrell vines were first planted in 1941.

This wine undergoes a careful winemaking process that begins with destemming without crushing the grapes. The fermentation takes place in underground lagares, utilizing native yeasts and lasting about 10 days at a controlled temperature of 26 ºC. During this time, the wine is manually punched down, ensuring an optimal extraction of flavors. Following this, the wine is transferred to new French oak barrels, where it completes malolactic fermentation while in contact with its lees. Casa Castillo Pie Franco is aged for a minimum of 22 months, bottling without filtering to preserve its natural essence.

Due to the low yield of this vineyard plot, production is extremely limited each year, making this wine a rare gem for collectors and enthusiasts alike. At a robust 15% alcohol content, Casa Castillo Pie Franco is bold yet elegant, offering an authentic taste of Spain's rich viticultural heritage. Indulge in this exquisite wine and experience the depth and character that only years of craftsmanship can deliver.