Castelae · 8 años

Name: Castelae · 8 años 2016
Brand: Raúl Tamayo
SKU: castelae-8-anos
Price: 66.55 EUR
Availability: InStock

Vino de Mesa · Vintage 2016

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A field-blend cuvée aged 8 years on its lees in old barrels. Tertiary, mellow, mineral.

Grape

Tempranillo · Garnacha · Mencía · Palomino

Soil

Altitude

Body

Medium-full

Acidity

Medium

Cellaring

4–8 yrs

€ 55,00per bottle, excl. VAT

Producer	Raúl Tamayo
Region	Arlanza · Burgos
Appellation	Vino de Mesa
Vintage	2016
Grape variety	Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mencía, Palomino
Type	Red
Farming	Certified organic
Vinification	Hand harvest, indigenous yeasts, gentle pressing, gravity-fed cellar.
Alcohol	13.5%
Body	Medium-full
Acidity	Medium
Serving temperature	16–18°C
Cellaring potential	4–8 yrs

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— Tasting note

In the glass.

A field-blend cuvée aged 8 years on its lees in old barrels. Tertiary, mellow, mineral. A wine that holds a clear voice from the first pour through the last, rewarding both the patient drinker and the busy table.

Aroma

rich, complex, refined

Palate

precise

Finish

long

№ 03

— Food pairing

At the table.

Tested at our own service. Works particularly well with beef · lamb · game · cheese.

Sommelier note

Open 30 minutes before service. Decant for younger vintages. Avoid over-chilling — serve closer to the warmer end of the recommended range when paired with richer dishes.

Raúl Tamayo — cellar and vineyard (image 1 of 3)

Raúl Tamayo — cellar and vineyard (image 2 of 3)

Raúl Tamayo — cellar and vineyard (image 3 of 3)

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— The producer

Raúl Tamayo

Burgos · Pampliega · est. 2015

A second, deeply personal project of extremely limited production — often less than two barrels per wine. Showcasing the purity of Pampliega terroir and the potential of the Vino de Mesa classification.

Key grapes

Tempranillo · Garnacha · Mencía · Syrah · Palomino · Viura · Godello · Garnacha Blanca

Farming

Organic viticulture

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