Castets
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Castets Bordeaux, Maturana Tinta de Navarrete, Maturana Tinta Navarreteña
Castets is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, licorice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlo…
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-fruit core with herbal-spice accents and firm frame.
- Check structure as medium-plus with ageable grip.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit spice profile
- Medium-plus tannin and acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Bordeaux · Southwest France · Aveyron
- Classic styles: Revived French heritage red with dense color and savory spice · Medium-plus structured red used in climate-adaptive Bordeaux blends
Common questions
Is Castets a red or white grape variety?
Castets is a red wine grape variety.
What does Castets smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Castets include blackcurrant, black cherry and licorice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Castets?
Documented tells for Castets: Look for black-fruit core with herbal-spice accents and firm frame. and Check structure as medium-plus with ageable grip..
What is Castets most often confused with in blind tasting?
Castets is most commonly confused with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Castets grown?
Classic regions for Castets include Bordeaux, Southwest France and Aveyron.