{"product_id":"bodegas-fernando-castro-raices-reserva-valdepenas","title":"Fernando Castro Roots Reserva Valdepeñas Winery","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1iityi0\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eBodegas Fernando Castro Raices Reserva 2019 D.O.P. Valdepeñas, Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eBodegas Fernando Castro Raices Reserva 2019 is a Spanish Tempranillo Reserva from Valdepeñas, made by a family winery whose history dates back to 1850. The wine gets its character from a long maturation of at least 36 months, with at least 12 months in French and American oak. This makes it a remarkably accessible Reserva with classic Spanish oak influence, ripe red fruit, and a round, spicy structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eValdepeñas is located in Castilla La Mancha, in the south of the Spanish Meseta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1173\"\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 plain of La Mancha, Campo de Montiel, Campo de Calatrava, and the Sierra Morena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards around Finca Los Altos are at an altitude of 705 meters, allowing the grapes to benefit from more freshness during ripening despite the warm climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The region has calcareous, sandy, and red clay soils, with poor and infertile soils that force the vines to root deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1709\"\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 help the Tempranillo ripen fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodegas Fernando Castro has 380 hectares of vineyards around Finca Los Altos, where the Castro family personally oversees vineyard management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003eThe upbringing follows the classic Reserva style of Valdepeñas, with time in wood and bottle for extra roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eAging \/ Oak Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for a minimum of 36 months, of which at least 12 months in French and American oak barrels of a maximum of 225 liters. This oak aging provides extra structure, notes of vanilla and toast, and makes the finish rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2615\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eAlcohol Percentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 13% alcohol, this Tempranillo remains smooth and accessible, while the long aging adds sufficient depth and spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003eThis Reserva is entirely supported by Tempranillo, the most important red grape for classic red wines from Valdepeñas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2807\"\u003eTempranillo – D.O.P. Valdepeñas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo gives this wine its core of red fruit, soft tannins, and spicy oak notes. In combination with Reserva aging, a round, ripe, and recognizably Spanish style emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eDark cherry red in the glass, with red fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, and a slight mineral touch. The taste is structured, round, and juicy, with a soft attack and a long, warm finish. The oak influence remains beautifully interwoven with the fruit, making the wine immediately inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Reserva at 15–17 °C, so that the red fruit remains vibrant and the oak notes come out beautifully round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious with grilled beef, roasted pork, lamb chops, stews, and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"3582\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003eSilver Medal, MUNDUS VINI Spring Tasting 2025 (2019):\u003c\/strong\u003e This vintage was awarded during the international spring tasting of MUNDUS VINI, a strong confirmation of the quality of this Reserva within its price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bqww6e\" data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3882\"\u003eMore information about Bodegas Fernando Castro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"4351\"\u003eBodegas Fernando Castro began in 1850 in Santa Cruz de Mudela, where the Castro family made wines from their own grapes and worked according to the traditional methods of Valdepeñas. In 1895, the winery reached Madrid via the famous Tren del Vino, followed by exports to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Today, two generations of the family work together in a modern winery that combines tradition with technology, sustainability, and a clear focus on Valdepeñas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eigen Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45276472016975,"sku":"7404","price":8.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/BodegasFernandoCastroRaicesReservaValdepenas.webp?v=1779350634","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/bodegas-fernando-castro-raices-reserva-valdepenas","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}