Carchelo “c” Red Blend – Jumilla

”the winery bodegas carchelo dates from the early 1980s and pioneering efforts to modernize viticulture in what had been a backwater viticultural region. 250 acres of prime vineyards are widely distributed in the region at varying altitudes and exposures. Varieties grown feature both ungrafted head-pruned and wire-trained monastrell plus syrah tempranillo cabernet sauvignon and merlot. The wine forty percent monastrell 30% tempranillo 20% syrah and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Elaborated separately then blended and aged six months in french oak these four varieties come together to shape a well structured concentrated and intensely aromatic blend. A velvety and round palate is highlighted by red fruit and mineral notes with a long finish. Details of winemaking & viticulture vineyards: nearly 700 acres of prime vineyards are widely distributed in the region at widely varying altitudes and exposures. Varieties grown feature monastrell (in france mourvedre both ungrafted hea