Intro to Castillo Ladera Tempranillo Syrah – Castillo Ladera Tempranillo Syrah from La Mancha in Spain is an appealing fruity red with fresh cherry fruit on the nose and soft red fruit on the palate. Full tasting note and wine making – Castillo Ladera wines are made entirely from free run juice and fermented in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks and then matured on fine lees until bottling. The resulting wines show unparalleled freshness and aromatics compared to many similarly priced wines from around the world. The grapes are sourced from a mixture of trellised and bush vines in the Manzanares district of La Mancha- renowned for it’s limestone soils. The majority of the grapes are machine harvested at night in order to maintain the acidity and bright, fruit flavours. The producer – Castillo Ladera wines are sourced from one of the most advanced bodegas in La Mancha and they combine the traditional varieties of the region with international varieties such as Sauvignon and Syrah. Castillo Ladera represents the very best of modern Spanish wine making but draws on a tradition that goes back centuries; the result is exceptional value for money and huge drinkability. Drink with – This red is ideal with charcuterie, red meats and stews.
