Syrah
Biodynamic, Organic, Vegan-Friendly
Dry
Full Bodied
750ml
15.60% alc./vol

Casa Los Frailes Bilogia 2022

Valencia, Spain

91 points (2017) - Wine Align

$32.35 per bottle ($323.40 per case)
$26.95per bottle ($269.40per case)
12 bottles per case Save $54.00

Bold & Earthy

Casa Los Frailes (“Cals Frares” in the old local language) takes their name from the Jesuit Friars that used to live in the Estate over two centuries (XVII to XVIII). The Casa Los Frailes estate now belongs to the Velázquez family and has for over 250 years, today the 13th generation runs the winery. Frontrunners in organic agriculture and biodynamics, the estate consists of vineyards, Mediterranean forest, almond and olive trees.

A blend of Monastrell and Syrah, its personality makes it a dark, warm and complex wine. On the nose, it has intense aromas of red fruits, jam, cherries and plums; paired with smoky tones, notes of liquorice and coffee. On the palate, the fruit perfectly blends with the oak, showing sweet tannins followed by a round, rich and deep structure.

This bold wine begs for rich foods, that's why we recommend beef short ribs, lentils, shiitake and portobello mushrooms, lamb, rabbit, soy sauce and black pepper... Adding herbs to your dishes such as thyme, lavender and rosemary will also enhance the floral character of the wine.

About the Winery

Casa Los Frailes

Casa Los Frailes is located in the valley called “land of Alforins”, south west inland province of Valencia, with average altitude of 650-700 meters above sea level. The valley is located between two mountains range, on the east the Mediterranean Sea (50km) and on the west the main “plateau” of La Mancha. Casa Los Frailes (“Cals Frares” in old valencian local language) takes their name from the Jesuit Friars that used to live in the Estate over two centuries (XVII to XVIII). The Casa Los Frailes estate now belongs to the Velázquez family and has for over 250 years, today the 13th generation runs the winery.

Frontrunners in organic agriculture and biodynamics, the estate consists of 162 hectare with vineyards, Mediterranean forest, almond and olive trees and a unique terroir. The main variety was (and still is) the Monastrell, cultivated in bush vines. "As inheritors of such legacy, we believe our wines should be part and transmit the history of our estate, as this history is obviously unique. In today's interconnected world, wines are more and more uniform, but we are committed to elaborate authentic and different wines, loyal to our personality and our history."

Press Reviews

Wine Align

91 points (2017) - David Lawrason

Here's an organic, estate grown blend of monastrell (mourvedre) and syrah from a fairly high altitude site in south-eastern Spain. It has a fairly lifted nose of blueberry, a certain meatiness I associate with mourvedre, lifted pine/rosemary greenness and sundried tomato. It is quite full bodied, but juicy acidity and warmth cut through. A bit rough and rustic but the flavour delivery is excellent. Great value. Tasted July 2020

90 points (2017) - Michael Godel

A singular blend in every respect, haughty, breadth from aromatics to flavours, verdant notes and very meaty. Cured meat, smoked meat and charred as well. The syrah gangs up on the monastrell and then flips over for one back at the other. Lots of joy and tension, intertwined and constantly changeable. Drink 2019-2025.Tasted October 2019 and July 2020.