Castillo Turis Valencia B.C.L.B. de T. 2006
The 2006 Castillo Turis is a red wine produced by B.C.L.B. de T. under the Valencia Denominación de Origen in Spain. The wine is crafted from a blend of Tempranillo and Merlot, utilizing grapes that are carefully selected by closely controlling the ripening process.
Located on the eastern coast of Spain facing the Mediterranean Sea, Valencia is one of the country's oldest appellations, having received its official DO status in 1932. The area boasts a deep-rooted wine culture dating back to Neolithic times, and its historical position as a major port city has made it a vital hub for Spanish wine exports for centuries. The appellation spans approximately 13,000 to 18,000 hectares and is geographically divided into four specific subzones: Alto Turia, Valentino, Moscatel de Valencia, and Clariano. The climate is predominantly Mediterranean near the coast, but becomes increasingly continental with significant temperature variations further inland. Vineyards are planted at altitudes ranging from sea level to over 1,000 meters, rooted in soils dominated by limestone and clay, which effectively retain moisture during the warmer periods.
The blend features Tempranillo, Spain's primary grape variety, which is typically found in renowned regions such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero, as well as in California. It is complemented by Merlot, a classic blue grape traditionally cultivated in Bordeaux, Northern Italy, Washington, and California. While Valencia is historically famous for its sweet Moscatel wines and white varieties like Merseguera, its red wine production frequently combines native Spanish grapes like Tempranillo and Bobal with international varieties such as Merlot, reflecting the diverse viticultural capabilities of the region.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Valencia
Valencia is a Spanish DO on the Mediterranean coast in the eastern part of the country and covers around 13,000-18,000 hectares spread across four subzones: Valentino (the largest, central, with limestone soils), Alto Turia (at 700-1,100 metres altitude, white-wine oriented), Moscatel de Valencia (a warm zone for sweet Moscatel) and Clariano (to the south, red wines). The climate is distinctly Mediterranean along the coast and becomes more continental inland, where warm summers and cold winters dominate.
The area sits within a historic wine culture with roots reaching back to Neolithic times and today serves as Spain's most important export port for wine. The grapes include the characteristic white Merseguera, complemented by Macabeo, Moscatel de Alejandría, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as red varieties such as Bobal, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The style ranges widely from fresh dry whites with citrus, apple and herbs, through powerful Bobal reds with ripe dark berries, plum, spices and firm tannins, to the unctuous Moscatel dessert wines with honey, apricot, orange blossom and raisin. The area is known as home to sweet Moscatel wines, a significant Cava production from the neighbouring DO Utiel-Requena, and a growing range of quality wines from native grapes.
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