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| CATALUNYA (Cataluña) Bodegas Concavins, S.A. is found in Barberà de la Conca, very close to two symbolic places in the history of Catalonia: the fortified town of Montblanc and the monastery of Poblet. This is a land full of history and tradition. Here the Cistercian monks settled, nearly a thousand years ago, with their ideal of finding the way to perfection. Their spirit survives in the souls of our inhabitants and shows in the way that the people here work. Geologically also it is a very special spot. The soil is rich and balanced, grey and limy, full of special variations, offering the optimum natural qualities for viniculture. This is the reason of Bodegas Concavins, a pride in the land to which we belong and a working system based on a thousand-year-old tradition, while also using the latest knowledge in the field of winemaking, achieving individual and unique wines, full of sensitivity, good taste and experience. All these simple ideas, just words, are encapsulated within an infinitely subtle element – such as a good wine or a grea t memory. |
| Proyecto 4 or Proyecto Cu4tro The name of this wine has history and logic behind it, as it is a wine made of 4 grape varieties, from 4 Spanish wine regions and oak aged for 4 months in barrels. This will surprise you with rich fruit aromas, nicely balanced with spiciness. Grape Varieties: Tempranillo, Cabernet sauvignon, Garnacha, Monastrell. Vinification: Each grape variety was fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 25-30ºC. After the malolactic, each variety went into American and French oak barrels during 4 months to soften and add more complexity to the wine. Then the final blend was made before bottling. The percentages of that final blend are kept secret by the winemaker! Tasting Notes: Very deep purple red colour. On the nose it is fruity and spicy with a hint of vanilla character coming from the oak ageing. It is round, supple, fruit driven in the mouth and has an elegant and long finish. |
| Castillo De Montblanc Viura/Chardonay Grape Varieties: 70% Viura and 30% Chardonnay. Vinification: After destalking and pressing the wine is fermented at controlled temperature of 14º in stainless steel tanks and left in its own lies for several months. Tasting Notes: Pale straw yellow colour with green hues, bright and clean. On the nose the wine has fruit aromas reminiscent of peach and pineapple. It is fresh and zippy in the mouth with a very elegant after taste. Tempranillo Grape Varieties: 85% Tempranillo and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon Vinification: Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by long maceration of the juice together with the skins for between 15 to 20 days in order to obtain maximum colour and good tannins. Following maceration, the wine went through malolactic which softened the aromas of the wine. Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red. Very rich fruit aromas reminiscent of red berries like raspberries with a balsamic hint and vanilla characters from the oak ageing. Soft and balanced in the mouth with good tannins. It is medium bodied. Good after taste. CLOS MONTBLANC Cabernet Sauvignon - Premium Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon Vinification & ageing: After a small percentage has been bled, this Cabernet undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels. It is then aged for approximately 10 months in American oak. Tasting notes: Dark ruby colour, with plum and cassis fruit notes. The varietal character is subtle, the wine has appealing mouth feel and is very nicely structured for current enjoyment. Well-balanced with a good flavorsome finish. Syrah - Premium Grapes: 100% Syrah Vinification & ageing: The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 25º-28º. After that the wine undergoes maceration on skins and malolactic fermentation in the barrel. Following this it lies Pinot Noir - Premium Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir Vinification & ageing: Following its fermentation and brief maceration, this Pinot Noir is bled directly through Barrique, where it undergoes its malolactic fermentation, remaining “sur lie” and receiving a periodic “battonage Following this, it lies in American oak casks for a minimum period of 6 months. Tasting notes: Very live cherry colour, bright and clean. Intense aromas from the grape varieties and aging. In the mouth, tannings are pleasant and well-structured. Fruity notes with a long and persistent end. Merlot - Premium Grapes: 100% Merlot. Vinification & ageing: After a small percentage has been bled, our Merlot undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels. It is then aged for 12 months in American oak.Tasting notes: Reddish-purple colour, bright and clean. Very elegant bouquet, good complexity in the mouth with nice mature aromas of red berries, which culminate in a lingering finish. |
| TORO Toro means fighting bull in Spanish. DO Toro located in Zamora province around the town of Toro was part of the ancient kingdom of León, but now belongs to the region of Castilla-León, Some of Spain's finest winemakers are piling into Toro.. Many Spanish wine writers believe that Toro, a relatively little-known denominación de origen (DO). The main grape of Toro is called Tinta de Toro, a synonym of Tempranillo, which produces some of Spain's finest red wines. Old Tinta de Toro vineyards, planted with only about 1,000 vines per hectare (ha) account for 65% of the region's vines |
| MANCHUELA The Manchuela wine region is situated in the province of Cuenca and covers an area of 4,200 hectares. The Manchuela wine region consists of 25 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 170,000 hl of wine annually. Azua Reserva Bobal Viejo 2003, D.O. Manchuela 100% Bobal, a relatively unknown grape, from a wine region that has had D.O. status only since 2000. This wine has been aged in American and French oak for 12 months followed by 24 months in the bottle. It is full-bodied and well structured, with mineral and balsamic aromas, tasting of mature black fruit, truffle, tobacco and spice. The vines from which the grapes are taken are a minimum of 30 years old. Bodega s VITIVINOS, the producer, is a quality oriented cooperative, the only producer of Bobal in Spain whose wines to earn medals in international tasting competitions. Some awards won are Gran Zarcillo de Plata for Azua Reserva Bobal 2000 |
MONTSANTS The Montsants wine region is situated in the province of Tarragona and covers an area of 2,100 hectares. The Montsant wine region consists of 34 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 80,000 hl of wine annually. Templer Crianza 2003, D.O. Montsant 50% Garnacha, 50% Tempranillo. It is aged 8 months in cask by Agricola Falset-Marsa, situated in the Priorat region. Carthusian monks first made wine here in the 12th century. The Monsant-Priorat region is world renowned as a place making world-class reds. Templer is a deep, dark red exhibiting aromas of pomegranates and blackberries. Sometime after uncorking aromas of vanilla and wood appear. |
| MANCHUELA PLA DEL BAGES The Pla del Bages wine region is situated in the province of Barcelona and covers an area of 550 hectares. The Pla del Bages wine region consists of 8 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 18,000 hl of wine annually Bacasis Crianza 2003, D.O. Pla de Bages Pla de Bages is a D.O. region northwest of Barcelona, at the foot of the Pyrenees. This wine is made by Ramon Roqueta, a family firm founded in 1898. It is made from hand-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The wine displays a garnet color, fruity aromas with wood notes and smoothness on the palate. Aged for eight months in French oak casks. Cariñena The Cariñena wine region is situated in the province of Zaragoza and covers an area of 17,000 hectares. The Cariñena wine region consists of 50 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 320,000 hl of wine annually Señorio del Aguila Reserva 2000 D.O. Cariñena A well bred traditional wine that exhibits complex spicy aromas and delicious berry flavors. Blended from Garnacha, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The result of a controlled fermentation with a precise and careful maceration. Selection of the most appropriate wine for an oxidative ageing in oak for at least twelve months and a period of reduction in bottle for at least twelve months to maintain optimum maturity and bouquet for a long time. Complexity of aromas reminding of oak, vanilla, toasted nuts and dried fruits, liquorice, and balsamic, composing an elegant bouquet. Consistent in the mouth, wide, well structured, with a variety of flavours: elegant wood, toasted fruits and vanilla, well assembled, with a round and well-balanced taste. Long and intense aftertaste suggestive of toasted fruits, vanilla, and the grapes. Ribera del Guadiana The Ribera del Guadiana wine region is situated in the province of Cácerea and covers an area of 22,000 hectares. The Ribera del Guadiana wine region consists of 80 vineyards (Bodegas), which produce 80,000 hl of wine annually. Lar de Barros Crianza 2004, D.O. Ribera del Guadiana Made from 100% Tempranillo grapes, this wine has been aged in American and French oak barrels for 1 year followed by 2 years in the bottle. It has an intense aroma of blackberries and liquorice. One notices spicy notes of wood with a mild touch of vanilla and cocao. It is ample, powerful and well structured. The producer, Lar de Barros, has been in business since 1931 and is owned by the Diaz family. The winery is located in Almendralejo, in southwestern Spain. |
