{"product_id":"bodegas-fernando-castro-raices-gran-reserva-valdepenas","title":"Bodegas Fernando Castro Raices Gran Reserva Valdepeñas","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"11ch6ib\" data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eBodegas Fernando Castro Raices Gran Reserva 2018 D.O.P. Valdepeñas, Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eBodegas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eValdepeñas is located in Castilla La Mancha, in the south of the Spanish Meseta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eClimate \u0026amp; Influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodegas Fernando Castro works with 380 hectares of vineyards around Finca Los Altos, where the Castro family personally oversees the vineyard management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eThe long aging gives this Gran Reserva its classic Spanish character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eAging \/ Oak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003eAlcohol percentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 13% alcohol, the wine remains smooth and accessible, while the long aging provides extra depth, roundness, and a savory finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003eThis Gran Reserva is entirely supported by Tempranillo, the classic red grape of Valdepeñas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003eTempranillo – D.O.P. Valdepeñas:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2917\"\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eRuby 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Gran Reserva at 16–18 °C, so that the ripe fruit, oak notes, and soft structure remain beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with red meat, roasted dishes, stews, spicy oven dishes, and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3475\"\u003e85\/100, Guía Peñín (2018):\u003c\/strong\u003e Reviewed in the 2024 tasting as a red Gran Reserva from Valdepeñas, made from Tempranillo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3600\"\u003e4.0 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong consumer score that shows this Gran Reserva is widely appreciated by wine lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bqww6e\" data-start=\"3712\" data-end=\"3759\"\u003eMore information about Bodegas Fernando Castro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003eBodegas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eigen Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45277684006991,"sku":"74060","price":9.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/BodegasFernandoCastroRaicesGranReservaValdepenas.webp?v=1779351714","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/bodegas-fernando-castro-raices-gran-reserva-valdepenas","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}