SPAIN
Pinyeres
2007 Blend
Viticulture
Vineyard: |
Vineyards located around the town of El Masroig. |
Soil Type: |
Mostly chalky & calcareous. |
Vine Age: |
30 to 50 years old. |
Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
Harvest Date: |
From the 1st week of September (Merlot) until the 3rd of October (Cabernet Sauvignon). |
Yield: |
4.5 t/ha |
Vinification:
Castell de le Pinyeres is a blend of 40% Carinyena, 40% Garnatxa, the last 20% is a blend of Ull de Llebre, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot. Ull de Llebre is the name given to Tempranillo in Catalan.
This wine was made using traditional fermentation with indigenous yeast. The two typical regional grapes; Carignan & Grenache are the backbone, the addition of the other less traditional grapes add complexity to the wine.
Aged for 13 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels first and then aged in stainless steel for 12 months. Bottled early 2010.
Tasting Notes:
Color: |
Deep ruby red color. |
Nose: |
At first the nose is rich in fruits, then more complexity shows through with clean mineral notes and spices from the aging in oak. |
Palate: |
Again lost of fresh fruits at first, then the white pepper, tobacco, vanilla & chocolate point towards a more complex wine. A beautiful finish with a good sensation of ripe and round tannins, finishing on pleasing soft balance. |
Other: |
A beautifully balanced wine, with fine & soft tannins, it is best enjoyed with rich meaty dishes, this is a very elegant wine. |
Chemical Analysis:
Alc (%): |
14.7 |
RS (g/l): |
1.5 |
TA (g/l): |
5 |
pH: |
3.65 |