Bodegas Fernando Castro Raices Gran Reserva Valdepeñas
- 0.75L | 13.0%
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Bodegas Fernando Castro Raices Gran Reserva Valdepeñas
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Bodegas Fernando Castro Raices Gran Reserva 2018 D.O.P. Valdepeñas, Spain
Bodegas Fernando Castro Raices Gran Reserva 2018 is a classic Spanish Gran Reserva from Valdepeñas, made from Tempranillo and aged for a minimum of 60 months. The wine comes from the Raices line, the flagship of Bodegas Fernando Castro, where the house truly expresses its traditional style and long family history. With 18 months of aging in French and American oak, this red wine achieves that recognizable combination of ripe fruit, toast, spiciness, and a long, soft finish.
Vineyards and Region
Valdepeñas is located in Castilla La Mancha, in the south of the Spanish Meseta.
Location / Origin: Bodegas Fernando Castro is located in Santa Cruz de Mudela, in the heart of the D.O.P. Valdepeñas, between the plains of La Mancha, Campo de Montiel, Campo de Calatrava, and the Sierra Morena.
Altitude: The vineyards around Finca Los Altos are situated at an altitude of 705 meters. This is remarkably high for this warm part of Spain and helps the grapes maintain sufficient structure alongside ripeness.
Soil: The region has calcareous, sandy, and reddish clay soils. These poor soils are not very fertile, which is beneficial for grapevines that need to produce concentrated grapes.
Climate & Influences: Valdepeñas has a distinct continental climate, with hot summers, cold winters, and little rainfall. More than 2,500 hours of sunshine per year ensure full ripening of the Tempranillo.
Vineyard & Harvest: Bodegas Fernando Castro works with 380 hectares of vineyards around Finca Los Altos, where the Castro family personally oversees the vineyard management.
Vinification and Aging
The long aging gives this Gran Reserva its classic Spanish character.
Aging / Oak Maturation: What does Gran Reserva mean? Gran Reserva stands for a longer aging period before release. This wine ages for a minimum of 60 months, of which at least 18 months are spent in French and American oak barrels of a maximum of 225 liters, complementing the fruit with toast, spiciness, and a softer structure.
Alcohol percentage: With 13% alcohol, the wine remains smooth and accessible, while the long aging provides extra depth, roundness, and a savory finish.
Grape Composition
This Gran Reserva is entirely supported by Tempranillo, the classic red grape of Valdepeñas.
Tempranillo – D.O.P. Valdepeñas: Tempranillo gives this wine its base of ripe red fruit, soft tannins, and spicy oak notes. The long Gran Reserva aging gives the wine more roundness, a riper aroma, and a softer finish.
Tasting Notes and Serving Tips
Ruby red with an almost brick-red rim, fitting for its long aging. On the nose, ripe red fruit, toasted notes, and subtle woody spices emerge. The taste is round, balanced, and savory, with a pleasant start and a long finish.
Serving temperature: Serve this Gran Reserva at 16–18 °C, so that the ripe fruit, oak notes, and soft structure remain beautifully balanced.
Dishes: Excellent with red meat, roasted dishes, stews, spicy oven dishes, and hard cheeses.
Awards
85/100, Guía Peñín (2018): Reviewed in the 2024 tasting as a red Gran Reserva from Valdepeñas, made from Tempranillo.
4.0 stars, Vivino: A strong consumer score that shows this Gran Reserva is widely appreciated by wine lovers.
More information about Bodegas Fernando Castro
Bodegas Fernando Castro dates back to 1850, when the Castro family in Santa Cruz de Mudela produced white and red wines from their own grapes. In 1895, the winery reached Madrid via the famous Tren del Vino, and later exported to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Currently, two generations of the family work together in a modern winery, where tradition, technology, and sustainability converge in one of the well-known names within Valdepeñas.
Product details
| Availability | Only 2 in stock! |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Castile-La Mancha |
| Sub-region | Valdepeñas |
| Land | Spain |
| Producer | Fernando Castro Wineries |
| Varietal(s) | Tempranillo |
| Oak aging | Yes, Minimum 60 months of aging, at least 18 months of which in French and American oak barrels with a maximum capacity of 225 liters. |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 16° - 18°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |
