Bodegas Castaño

Surrounded by a series of low mountain ranges and other wine regions; Jumilla, Alicante and Almansa is the smallest wine region in the southeastern province of Murcia, called Yecla.

Although it is a single region, it has been divided into two zones due to the difference in altitudes; the higher northern Campo Arriba and the southern Campo Abajo where the area transitions between the coastal zones and the planes of La Mancha.

Bodegas Castaño in Yecla

Yecla is a town filled with character and is towered by a castle and the Sanctuary of La Purisima with the Monte Aribi where you can explore the Neolithic rock paintings in the caves of the Canto de la Visera and Mediodia.

The economy here is from manufacturing furniture but it is also known for their wine production, which has won numerous awards and was granted DO status in 1975 and an extensive use of the red Monastrell grape is used here.

The Phoenicians introduced viniculture to the town in ancient times but it did not fully take shape until the 20th century as agriculture traditionally involved grain, fruit and oil.

Wines from Bodegas Castaño

Well-established winery

Bodegas Castano is a well-established winery with a family that has been determined to achieve the highest level of standards when it comes to wine and their perseverance has paid off so much so that it has attracted investors from Switzerland to expand the wine industry in the region.

Led by Ramon Castano Santa, a contemporary and daring wine maker with a family history of wine makers and vine cultivation, the Bodegas Castaño stands out as a pioneer in the industry and with his three sons on board, Ramon’s winery has continued to expand into international trade with new technology and experimenting in order to keep the highest levels of quality.

The family Castaño is known for their efforts to promote Spain’s popular grape variety, the Monastrell and unlike many of the wineries that have used the grape variety for bulk wines and blends; they have produced bottles of single varietal Monastrell since the 1980’s.

The Varietals in the Vineyards

The families 410 hectares of vineyards have 80% dedicated to Monastrell with smaller plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Macabeo and Chardonnay.

Bodegas Castaño is surrounded by smooth hills covered in Pine and oak trees and fragrant bushes of rosemary and thyme. It is crossed by the “via Augusta”, the ancient Roman way that went all over Spain.

Mount Arabi is the backdrop for the vineyard and the estate is divided into 4 sections throughout the DO Yecla;

Las Gruesas is 160 hectares in the northern area with limestone soil, making it good for growing Monastrell and Garnacha Tintorera.
El Espinal consists of 116 hectares on the southern area of Yecla with the soil content being clay.
Pozuelo is 135 hectares of limestone soil in the north -west with the widest variety of grapes: Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Macabeo and Garnacha Tintorera.
Arabi is 32 hectares down the slopes of Mount Arabi with very stony soil content where only the Monastrell is planted.

A Winery Built for International Trade

The winery was built in 1950 and the vineyards began to expand in the 1970’s and by 1990 Ramon and his sons were working together displaying a strong presence at wine exhibitions and presentations.

In 2002 the winery was extended by 3000 square metres on two floors with temperature controlled rooms and a storage area with the capacity of 500 000 units.

The technology was increased and machinery for fermentation, maceration and stabilisation were procured to improve their wine making facilities.

The Wine Collection

Castano Organic is a vibrant and dazzling red wine with aromas of marmalade and compote

Casa Cisca a radiant an intense red cherry colour with aromas of fresh spicy vanilla and anise hints and a base of fruits, plums and figs

Castano Coleccion has a smooth, long and persistent finish with aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cloves, black pepper, minerals and hints of wooden notes

Dominio Espenal White is a pale yellow and fresh looking wine with pleasant aromas of white fruit and finishes with a crisp mineral note

There are five different labels in their brand; Casas with two bottles, Essentials with 6 bottles, Castano with red, white and rose’, Organic with one bottle and Dominio Espinal with a selection of four wines.

Bodegas Castaño – Casa Cisca

Casa Cisca is a red - blended, rich and intense wine which is considered as the eighth most sought – after wine from the region.

Bodegas Castaño – Casa de la Cera

Casa de la Cera is a red - blended, rich and intense wine which is more expensive than most of the red wines from the Yecla region.

Bodegas Castaño – Castaño Colección

Castaño Colección is a red - blended, rich and intense wine which is one of the most sought-after wines from the Yecla region.

Bodegas Castaño – Castaño Dulce

Castaño Dulce is a dessert, lush and balanced wine which is one of the highest – priced among the famous wines in the Yecla region.

Bodegas Castaño – Dominio Espinal Red

Dominio Espinal Red is a red-blended, rich and intense wine, which is available not only in Spain, but also in many stores in Europe.

Bodegas Castaño – Dominio Espinal Rose

Dominio Espinal Rose is a rose-blended, rich and fruity wine, which is usually paired with tomato-based dishes and stable in the market.

Bodegas Castaño – Dominio Espinal Seleccion

Dominio Espinal Seleccion is a red-blended, rich and intense wine which is also available at only few outlets in Europe and Oceania.

Bodegas Castaño – Dominio Espinal White

Dominio Espinal White is a white-blended, tropical and balanced wine, which is more affordable compared to other typical white wines in Yecla.

Bodegas Castaño – GSM

GSM is a red - blended, rich and intense wine which is more expensive than most of the red wines from the beautiful region of Yecla.

Bodegas Castaño – Hécula Monastrell

Hécula Monastrell is a red - blended, rich and intense wine which is more expensive than most of the red wines from the Yecla region.

Bodegas Castaño – Macabeo Chardonnay

Macabeo Chardonnay is a white-blended, tropical and well balanced wine, which is popularly known as the most expensive wine from the Yecla region.

Bodegas Castaño – Macabeo Organic

Macabeo Organic is a white-blended, eco-friendly and a certified varietal wine, which shows fresh pleasant notes of apple and citrus.

Bodegas Castaño – Monastrell Organic

Monastrell Organic is a red – blended, rich and intense wine, which is more affordable than many wines from the Yecla region.

Bodegas Castaño – Organic Barrel Aged

Organic Barrel Aged is also called the “Monastrell Barrica Castaño Ecologico”, which is a barrel-aged wine famous in the Yecla region.

Bodegas Castaño – Red Monastrell

Red Monastrell is a red – blended, rich and intense wine, which are available globally and has been becoming popular since last year.

Bodegas Castaño – Rosé Monastrell

Rosé Monastrell is a rose-blended, rich and fruity wine, which is one of the most sought-after and one of the most popular wines in the Yecla region.

Bodegas Castaño – Santa

Santa is a red - blended, rich and intense wine which is the second most expensive wine made from Grenache – Mourvedre in Yecla.

Visit Bodegas Castaño

Bodegas Castaño has a magical and passionate feel to it with the determination of a family that has succeeded in making their brand a name to be known.

A visit to the Bodegas Castaño will give you the opportunity to experience the process and methods of their wine making abilities with a guided tour through the vineyards as well as the winery where you can test the wines that have been made, followed by a lunch paired with some of their favourite wines.

With a determined and dedicated family, the Bodegas Castaño has built a reputation for their wines and the process has resulted in unique and character filled bouquets.

Contact information

Bodegas Castaño
http://www.bodegascastano.com/en/
[email protected]
+34 968-79-11-15

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Adress

Familia Castaño
Avenida de Fuenteálamo, 3
30510 Yecla

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Author

Michael Bredahl

Wine Writer

Michael is an online enthusiast, with a lot of knowledge about online marketing. Traveling around the world to hunt for the perfect wine. Latest on Sicily, where Etna has a huge impact on the taste, which is strong with a bitter aftertaste for the youngest wines, but older wines are fantastic. Drinking wine, and writing about them, are one the passions. Remember to drink responsibly 🙂

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