Los Frailes
Family-owned since 1771, Casa Los Frailes is currently run by the 13th generation of the Velázquez family. Formerly a Jesuit friary, the estate totals 162 hectares, with 130 hectares under vine. The remainder is covered by forest, almond and olive trees. Their approach to farming is entirely holistic, and they were one of the first organic wineries in Spain, certified in 2000. Cellar work is traditional, using centuries-old concrete vats for fermentation as well as more modern steel tanks. This is authentic, artisan Monastrell, made with a gentle touch and an approach that combines forward thinking with respect for tradition.
Monastrell
A blend of fruit from different vineyards across the Los Frailes estate, at about 650m elevation. Aged in the centuries-old concrete tanks built by the Jesuit Friars.
Monastrell in an elegant, fresh and floral style, supremely balanced and drinkable.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Jumilla DO
VINTAGE: 2023
STYLE: red
GRAPE: monastrell
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: concrete
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6
Garnacha-Monastrell
A blend of 60% monastrell and 40% garnacha tintoreira (alicante bouschet) from across the estate's vineyards, at elevations of about 650m.
Each variety is fully destemmed and gently crushed, then fermented separately in stainless steel. The monastrell is aged in concrete and the garnacha in used barrique, both for 8 months, before blending and bottling.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Jumilla DO
VINTAGE: 2023
STYLE: red
GRAPES: monastrell, garnacha tintoreira
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: concrete, oak
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
Monastrell ‘Caliza’
A single vineyard selection of bush vine monastrell from the La Parada del Tordos vineyard, at 600m elevation, on poor sandy limestone soils with iron deposits. To preserve the identity of the vineyard as much as possible, cellar work is minimised: gentle extractions, light filtration and minimal use of sulphur.
An exuberant, pure and floral expression of monastrell.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Jumilla DO
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: red
GRAPE: monastrell
FARMING: biodynamic
FERMENTATION: concrete, amphora
MATURATION: concrete, amphora
FILTRATION: filtered
VEGAN: yes
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6