Casa Castillo Las Gravas Jumilla DO

Jumilla DO, Spain

José María Vicente's Casa Castillo Las Gravas is one of Jumilla's most complex expressions — a field blend from 80-year-old ungrafted vines on gravelly limestone at 800m. The wine achieves elegance unusual for the denomination: translucent garnet with aromas of dark cherry, iron ore, dried violet, and fine spice. Structured yet refined, with a Burgundy-like precision that defies Jumilla's reputation for power.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The wine's unexpected elegance pairs with the finest cut of Ibérico pork — both display remarkable depth from quality genetics and exceptional terroir
• main: Las Gravas's cherry fruit and iron minerality echo duck magret's richness; the fig mirrors the wine's dried fruit character