Castillo de Monjardín Deyo is a red wine produced by Bodegas Castillo de Monjardín in Villamayor de Monjardín, D.O. Navarra.
Bodegas Castillo de Monjardín is a winery located in the centre of Navarre, at the foot of the Pyrenees, a privileged area for the cultivation of vines. This area is highly influenced by the French history and culture, which give it the tradition when it comes to producing their wines with varieties like Chardonnay, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bodegas Castillo de Monjardín has 220 hectares of vineyards located at around 700 metres of altitude, on sunny hillsides refreshed by the "Cierzo", strong cold wind characteristic of this area. These vines are between 15 and 70 years old.
All their wines are made with grapes from their own farms, with controlled fermentations, and ageing in French and American oak barrels. They combine the best traditional methods with innovation, using state-of-the-art winemaking techniques. Their aim is to produce top quality wines that represent the land where they are born.
Castillo de Monjardín Deyo is a wine made from 100% Merlot , from the farm Deyo, named after the Deyo Castle. This vineyard is over 30 years old and it is located at 525 metres of altitude.
This wine goes through a traditional winemaking process. It is aged for 14 months in new 300-litre French oak barrels, where it also goes through malolactic fermentation.
Castillo de Monjardín Deyo is a round, structured and elegant wine. An easy-to-drink Merlot that combines with all kinds of dishes.