Red Wine Castell del Remei 1780 2018
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The flagship wine of the Castell del Remei winery, Castell del Remei 1780 is produced in the western Catalan region of Costers del Segre.
Year after year, this top-notch Spanish red wine is produced along similar lines. The aim of the winery is to craft a product that combines drinkability, complexity and a nice ageing potential.
The 2018 vintage is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot, all of them coming from estate-owned vineyards.
Harvested at their optimal ripening point, the grapes were brought to the facilities in little boxes. They were fermented in stainless steel tanks, and then this red wine from Costers del Segre was aged in French and American oak barrels for 18 months.
Finally, Castell del Remei 1780 2018 was aged for a minimum of 24 months in the cellar prior to its commercial release.
Decant this reserva red wine 1 hour before drinking.
Appearance | The red wine Castell del Remei 1780 is medium purple with a garnet rim. |
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Nose | Intense and complex notes of ripe black fruit, jammy fruit, underbush, aromatic herbs and balsam on the nose of this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot. Smokey remembrances, hints of fine wood, coffee, cocoa and spices over a fresh mineral background. |
Palate | Elegant and bold, this wine from Castell del Remei has a remarkable acidity that promises a long life. Prominent notes of blackberries, Arabica coffee, balsam and menthol. Texture is intricate and detailed, with great definition and some velvety tannins. Long, complex finish. |
Our personal opinion | Elegant and age-worthy, Castell del Remei 1780 2018 is an excellent wine from northern Catalonia. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Castell del Remei 1780 2017: Enterwine 92. Castell del Remei 1780 2016: Enterwine 92. Castell del Remei 1780 2015: Same blend with Merlot. Enterwine 91. Castell del Remei 1780 2012: Enterwine 92. Peñín 90. Parker 85. Castell del Remei 1780 2009: Blend of Cabernet, Tempranillo and Grenache. Enterwine 91. Castell del Remei 1780 2008: Parker 90. Peñín 90. |
Year | 2018 |
Type | Red |
D.O. | Costers del Segre |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 16-18ºC |
Should this wine be decanted? | 40-60 minutes before serving |
Ageing | Reserva |
Type of ageing | Months in French and American oak barrels |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 18 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 92 |
Name of Award | Decanter WWA 2023: 90 points & Silver Medal. |
Percentage of variety | Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot. |
Pairings | Birds, Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Duck, Game animals, Mushrooms, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Stew, Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
Occasion | Because you can, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |