SPAIN
Castell de les Pinyeres
2008 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: |
September-October 2008. |
| Yield: |
4.5 t/ha |
Vinification:
Castell de les Pinyeres is a blend of 40% Red Grenache, 30% Carignan, and 10% of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo.
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 12 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Deep dark color. |
| Nose: |
Rich red fruits aromas with some spices, as the wine matures dark fruits and mineral notes start showing. |
| Palate: |
Intense and rich with a beautiful palette of red fruits, accompanied with spices such as white pepper and cinnamon along with some notes tobacco and chocolate to finish on rich tannins and persistence. |
| Other: |
This elegant wine will go well with rich meaty dishes, stews or grills. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
14.5 |
| RS (g/l): |
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| TA (g/l): |
5.4 |
| pH: |
3.70 |
