Familia Castaño
Solanera Viñas Viejas Monastrell Blend
Yecla, Murcia, Spain
Monastrell (65%) blended with Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Garnacha Tintorera (15%) Aromas of dark fruits and purple flowers. Flavors of black raspberry, bramble and graphite. Hint of green pepper (Probably from the Cabernet Sauvignon). Full bodied but balanced acidity (high altitude?) and silky tannins. Nice touch of oak. Pleasant surprise.
Monastrell (65%) blended with Cabernet Sauvignon (20%) and Garnacha Tintorera (15%) Aromas of dark fruits and purple flowers. Flavors of black raspberry, bramble and graphite. Hint of green pepper (Probably from the Cabernet Sauvignon). Full bodied but balanced acidity (high altitude?) and silky tannins. Nice touch of oak. Pleasant surprise.
2 people found it helpfulAug 6th, 2020
65% monastell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Tintoretto. Delicious. Fruit with some greem notes.
65% monastell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Tintoretto. Delicious. Fruit with some greem notes.
1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2020
Strong anise flavour and some raspberry and earthiness. Interesting. And pretty label, if nothing else.
Strong anise flavour and some raspberry and earthiness. Interesting. And pretty label, if nothing else.
1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2018
had this almost a year ago and it is absolutely peaking w/many years ahead, plenty of stuffing yet polished presentation
had this almost a year ago and it is absolutely peaking w/many years ahead, plenty of stuffing yet polished presentation
Jun 21st, 2026Tons of dried fruit aromas, dates and raisins, light body but a strong flavor profile, balanced acid and tannins. Super interesting! A forgotten bottle from the Fall 2023 member sale 🤭
Tons of dried fruit aromas, dates and raisins, light body but a strong flavor profile, balanced acid and tannins. Super interesting! A forgotten bottle from the Fall 2023 member sale 🤭
Mar 28th, 20263/2026. Nice red blend from Spain. Nice fruit and easy to drink. Even pairs well with fish.
3/2026. Nice red blend from Spain. Nice fruit and easy to drink. Even pairs well with fish.
Mar 7th, 2026had this years ago and i feel like they've made some great strides: Monastrell from Yecla can be flabby fruit bombs, but this is a legit wine, great old vine material, had some of the secondary aromas & flavors from southern France, some of that feral quality, some iodine, white pepper along with copious amounts of black & red fruit. polished & poised, smooth thru nice finish
had this years ago and i feel like they've made some great strides: Monastrell from Yecla can be flabby fruit bombs, but this is a legit wine, great old vine material, had some of the secondary aromas & flavors from southern France, some of that feral quality, some iodine, white pepper along with copious amounts of black & red fruit. polished & poised, smooth thru nice finish
Jul 11th, 2025
Solanera Vinas Viejas 2019
Spain
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, red fruit, cherry,
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, cherry, raspberry, some clove, soft oak spice. Bright acidity and soft, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
Solanera Vinas Viejas 2019
Spain
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of raspberry, red fruit, cherry,
Dry. Flavors of red fruit, cherry, raspberry, some clove, soft oak spice. Bright acidity and soft, chewy tannins.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5