Castillo De Jumilla Spanish Red
Monastrell from Jumilla, poured in Commack for thirty years.
The story behind Castillo De Jumilla
Bodegas Bleda has made wine in the Omblancas Valley of Jumilla, in Murcia, southeastern Spain, since Don Antonio Bleda García founded the house in 1915. The family registered the Castillo de Jumilla name in 1960, borrowing it from the 15th-century hilltop fortress that watches over the valley. Four generations later, it is still a family winery.
The grape is Monastrell, the same variety the French call Mourvèdre, and it thrives in Jumilla's arid, high-altitude, limestone-rich soils. Fermentation happens by variety in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and the aged expressions rest in seasoned French and American oak. In 1929 the winery's early Oro Viejo style took a Gold Medal at the Barcelona Universal Exposition.
Explore the Castillo De Jumilla range
Four bottles, one grape at the core. The Blanco sits apart, the Monastrells run young and fresh, and the Crianza adds oak and Tempranillo.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castillo De Jumilla Blanco | White | Not verified | Fresh, crisp, the odd one out in a red house |
| Castillo De Jumilla Monastrell | Young red | 14.0% to 14.5% ABV | Black and red berries, unaged, organic and vegan |
| Castillo De Jumilla Monastrell-temp | Red blend | Not verified | Monastrell with Tempranillo, softer and rounder |
| Castillo De Jumilla Crianza | Aged red | Not verified | Months in French and American oak, toasted notes |
| Castillo De Jumilla Monastrell | Red, 750mL | 14.0% to 14.5% ABV | Deep ruby, black plum, wild herbs, smooth tannin |
Which Castillo De Jumilla is right for you?
You do not need to spend much here. The Castillo De Jumilla Monastrell is $9.98 for a 750mL, the Blanco $9.99, and the Crianza $12.99, which puts an oaked Spanish red on the table for the price of a decent sandwich. That is the whole argument for this brand: Jumilla Monastrell at value pricing, with the organic and vegan certifications on the modern releases. Buy Castillo De Jumilla online and we will have it ready at the counter in Commack.
$9.98, bold enough for lamb and stew without a second thought.
$12.99 buys French and American barrel time and a softer tannin.
$9.99, crisp enough for paella and anything off the grill.