Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Tierra de Castilla wines: Dehesa de Luna 2009
Dehesa de Luna 2009
Vintage
2009
Grape varieties
38% Tempranillo and 18% Merlot from El Viñazo vineyard,
26% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from La Mata de la Culebra vineyard
26% Syrah and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from La Mata de la Culebra vineyard
Analytical data:
Alcohol 14,5 % Vol.
Total acidity 4.8 gr./l. tartaric acid
pH 3,8
Residual sugar < 1,5 gr./l.
Total acidity 4.8 gr./l. tartaric acid
pH 3,8
Residual sugar < 1,5 gr./l.
Aging:
6 months in 225 liter barrels
80% French oak and 20% American
80% French oak and 20% American
Production
52,600 bottles (750 ml.)
1,335 magnum format (1,500 ml. Bottles)
1,335 magnum format (1,500 ml. Bottles)
Appellation:
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla
Dehesa de Luna Estate
Dehesa de Luna Estate
Winegrowing notes
The harvest began on September the 1st and finished on October the
14th. Summer was somewhat warmer than usual, which brought forward the
harvesting dates, essentially for the Merlot and Syrah varieties. The
arrival of rain and cool temperatures in September delayed the picking
of the Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties. The vinification
was carried out in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 22 to
28°C, with a maceration period of between 15 and 21 days, depending on
the varieties and the winemaking objectives sought for each of them. The
malolactic fermentation took place in tank for all four varieties, at
the end of which the blending was done. The aging time in oak barrels
was 6 months.
Tasting Note
The wine has a medium-deep, clean, cherry-red colour. Faithful to the
style of this brand, it displays a wonderful nose that reveals a
complete palette of fruit aromas, ranging from wild strawberries to
dried peaches, together with notes of scrubland and red liquorice,
against a backdrop of very clean and well integrated oak. First
impression on the palate is fluid, although it gradually gains in
stature, as the fresh berry fruit flavours develop into serious notes of
good oak aging, followed by a long and complex finish.
Prizes and accolades
Mundus Vini Gold 2012. Germany.
AWC Vienna Gold 2012. Austria.
Vinalies Paris Silver 2012. France.
International Weinprämierung Zurich Silver 2012. Switzerland.
AWC Vienna Gold 2012. Austria.
Vinalies Paris Silver 2012. France.
International Weinprämierung Zurich Silver 2012. Switzerland.
Cellar Info:
BODEGA DEHESA DE LUNA S.L.
Ctra. CM-3106, Km 16. 02630
La Roda - Albacete
Ctra. CM-3106, Km 16. 02630
La Roda - Albacete
Spain
Phone: +34 967548508
Fax: +34 967548022
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Shiraz Wines (I): Hoya de Cadenas Shiraz
Elaboration
Tasting Notes
Color and nuance: Cherry red colour with garnet iridescences
The vineyard, located on the slopes of the Sierra de la Bicuerca, enjoys
a particular micro-climate where the day-night heat variations give the
grape its own character and promote the accumulation of the much-prized
polyphenols.
Vinification is carried out in stainless steel tanks
at a temperature of 25ºC for two weeks. The maceration of the skins is
subject to a meticulous control to extract the best expression of the
varietal. Aged 8 months in French barrel medium toasted.
Tasting Notes
Color and nuance: Cherry red colour with garnet iridescences
Nose: Nose in that arise aromas of wild fruits and violets and toasted notes.
Flavour of the Wine: On the palate it is warm, with smooth tannins and a spicy finish,
and a balsamic aftertaste with blueberry hints
Overall impression : Special wine with personality. Fruit flavors and menthol are quite present
Presentation : Bottle of 75 cl. Burgundy type, classic label.
About the cellar:
Vicente Gandía Plá, S.A.
Ctra. Cheste a Godelleta s/nº
46370 Chiva, Valencia (Spain)
Telephone: +34 96 252 42 42
Fax: +34 96 252 42 43
E-mail: info@vicentegandia.com
Web: www.vicentegandia.com
Ctra. Cheste a Godelleta s/nº
46370 Chiva, Valencia (Spain)
Telephone: +34 96 252 42 42
Fax: +34 96 252 42 43
E-mail: info@vicentegandia.com
Web: www.vicentegandia.com
Friday, November 16, 2012
The wine, a real social network
Although trendy is the digital world and all that is now called "social networks", have been around for a lot of time, and almost since man discovered wine. Drink it and enjoy it in a group is the origin of the social network around this food. Sometimes drunk in moderation, sometimes as bacchanal, but made people gather together around this drink for fun, out of business, love, celebrate an event, etc ...
We live in a society too globalized, but also very impersonal, sometimes you may find your neighbor and do not know, when you wear ten years living together in the same building. Interpersonal relationships often encounter obstacles that we put on ourselves, such as social status, socioeconomic level, distance, tastes and preferences when interacting, and countless of them we could enumerate.
The wine has served to strengthen many relationships like this for centuries, and the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans considered it a drink to cleanse the soul and our worries and assured the healing the sadness (Séneca 4 - 65 BC. ), and later was used to celebrate victories in major battles or to sit at the table to warriors and peasants who drowned their sorrows after a day of long and hard work.
In this century, so modern and advanced, still use the wine to get together around a table and celebrate simple things like that one day we first met around a glass of wine and now occasionally we still celebrate seeing, we have become good friends and share a social life that never before could have had as much internet we have at our disposal.
It is important in this world to share experiences like this makes us better people, more tolerant, more open to meeting people from other cultures, our children become friends and between them seems to be known of all life, and if at some point given someone leaves the social network, quiet waiting list to join the group and continue to grow.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Bobal Wines (VI): Monterruiz old vines 2011
Monterruiz old vines 2011
Wine type
young red wine
Grape Varieties
50% Bobal 25% Monastrell 25% Cencibela
Elaboration
Tasting Notes
Wine temperature was about 13 ° C. Glass for red wine Schott Zwisesel Pure Loop Cabernet.
Color and nuance: Cherry color, clean and bright, upper middle layer.
About the cellar:
Telefono: 967 493 828
Fax: 967 493 828
E-mail: reservas@monterruiz.com
Web: www.monterruiz.com
young red wine
Grape Varieties
50% Bobal 25% Monastrell 25% Cencibela
Elaboration
Selected varieties, vines over 80 years. Manual selection and fermentation in tanks of 3,000 liters.
Tasting Notes
Wine temperature was about 13 ° C. Glass for red wine Schott Zwisesel Pure Loop Cabernet.
Color and nuance: Cherry color, clean and bright, upper middle layer.
Nose: Nose in that arise aromas of fruit red fresh such as currants and violets, black pepper notes and menthol flavors.
Flavour of the Wine: The palate is fresh and very intense, somewhat tannic and with a very strong minty aftertaste.
Overall impression :Powerful wine with personality. Fruit flavors and menthol are quite present
Presentation : Bottle of 75 cl. Bordeaux type, funny label.
About the cellar:
Monteagudo Ruíz S.L.
Plaza San Pedro, nº 17 y 18
Casas de Santa Cruz (CUENCA)
Plaza San Pedro, nº 17 y 18
Casas de Santa Cruz (CUENCA)
SPAIN
Telefono: 967 493 828
Fax: 967 493 828
E-mail: reservas@monterruiz.com
Web: www.monterruiz.com
Monday, November 12, 2012
Bobal Wines (V): Arte Mayor IV
Arte Mayor IV
100% Bobal variety used. Vines of plot 'La Beata' in the subarea of 'La Muela' in the municipality of Requena, old strains ensured over 80 years. Production of less than 1.5 kg per vine. Blend of several vintages (2005-10%, 2006-60% and 2007 - 30%). Aged in French oak barrels of fine grain (70% new and 30% second use). Stay in bottle 12 months before marketing.
Tasting Notes
Color and nuance:: Color intense cherry and plum, which remain dark shades violet edges of the glass, high layer due to its high concentration.
Nose: High aromatic intensity, continuously evolves in the glass from the first service. Persistent red fruit and black ripe aromas, presence of aromas of wild berries jam, balsamic, a freshly plucked roots, stone aromas and Mediterranean undergrowth, is quite complex and constantly evolving.
Flavour of the Wine: The palate is dense and balanced, with a large structure, has a very mature and sweet tannin, reappear balsamic aftertaste and good doses of crystallized fruit.
Overall impression :An elegant wine, sweet, ripe, high expression of a selection of fruit from old vines and worked perfectly, its long aging and blending of different vintages, makes a delicious nectar and assembled good.
Presentation : Double glass Bottle of 75 cl. Bordeaux type, artistic label.
About the cellar:
Dominio de la Vega S.L.
Ctra Madrid-Valencia pk 270,650
46390 San Antonio (Valencia)
SPAIN
Phone: +34 96 232 05 70
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Alicante Wines (I): Finca Collado 2007
FINCA COLLADO RED 07
Wine type
Red wine aged in oak
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Elaboration
Elaboration
Inox. tanks of 50Hl and 20Hl. Adjusted soaking depending the grape-type. Soft vertical pressing. Fermentation and soaking with their own skin diring 3 weeks. 14 months aged in French oak casks.
Tasting Notes
Wine temperature was about 16 ° C. Glass for red wine Spiegelau Authentics 01.
Color and nuance: Cherry red color and bright of high layer
Nose : The nose has aromas of toast, ripe black fruit and hints of dark chocolate.
Color and nuance: Cherry red color and bright of high layer
Nose : The nose has aromas of toast, ripe black fruit and hints of dark chocolate.
Flavour of the Wine: The wine is intense on the palate, passes easily and has a hint tannic something in the end. A long aftertaste.
Overall impression : A recommended wine to accompany a meal of red meat, stews gazpacho manchego and consistent. Recommend decanting or opening the bottle at least one hour before consumption to meet their full potential.
Presentation : Bottle of 75 cl. Bordeaux type, artistic label.
About the cellar:
Finca Collado
Ctra. Salinas a Villena s/n
03638 Alicante (Spain)
Phone:+34962866613
Friday, November 2, 2012
10 healthy reasons to drink wine daily
Wine is another piece in the food pyramid and a "food" of the Mediterranean diet, taking it in moderation and with the meals, is healthy for the organism.
Here are 10 reasons that encourage its moderate consumption:
2. Delay of dementia: moderate consumption of red wine may help delay the onset of dementia and other forms of dementia, such as Alzheimer's.
3. Helps bones: Swedish studies have found that drinking an average of 5-10 glasses of red wine per week can cut the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by over 50% compared to non-wine drinkers. In addition, other studies have concluded that moderate consumption of red wine is associated with increased bone density in Seniors women, thereby reducing their risk of developing osteoporosis.
4. Helps keep colds and flu far: a Spanish study found that those who consumed 8 to 14 glasses of red wine a week were less likely to catch a cold.
6. It reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels: Spanish researchers conclude that the grapes that are used for red wine contains significant levels of fiber. They found that the fiber and antioxidants found in the variety Tempranillo, in particular, seem to further reduce blood pressure and cholesterol than other known sources of fiber such as oats. "Other benefits of moderate wine consumption is increasing HDL (good cholesterol)" adds Rosa Maria Lamuela.
7. Reduces the risk of throat cancer: According to a study, drinking wine in moderation may protect against the development of cancer of the esophagus.
8. Stimulates the heart before exercise: according to Douglas McKeag, director of Sports Medicine at the University of Indiana, "is not harmful to your health if you drink some wine before exercise, in fact, stimulates the heart." Another physical benefit is the expansion of blood vessels and relaxing the muscles.
9. It helps you to stay awake: according to a study, the grapes for winemaking is rich in melatonin, a hormone that not only will espabila at night but also works as a strong antioxidant and detoxifies cells.
10. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease: European scientists have linked moderate consumption of alcohol, especially wine, to higher levels of fatty acids and Omega 3 in the blood. Such acids help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Bobal wines (IV): Casa Don Angel Bobal 2009
Vera de Estenas Casa Don Angel Bobal 2009
Wine type
red wine aged in oak
Grape Varieties
100% Bobal,
Elaboration
Elaboration
100% Bobal from old vines of over 80 years, productions less than 1 kg. per vine. Vintage from the second week of October. Collected in boxes of 15 Kg and directly discharged into the winery located less than 250 meters from the cellar, hopper trailer, softly squeezed and alcoholic fermentation in tanks at a temperature lower than 24 ° C., aged more than 30 months between deposit , barrels and bottle.
Tasting Notes
Wine temperature was about 17 ° C. Glass for red wine Schott Zwisesel Pure Loop Cabernet.
Color and nuance: Dark red color with violet edges, high layer, tear quite dense and abundant bright and intense color.
Nose : In the nose and stopped glass we find ripe black fruit, after shaking the glass began to appear the aromas of the wood, vanilla and cinnamon highlighting also roasted and spiced aromas , forming a perfect warm and powerful fragrance.
Wine temperature was about 17 ° C. Glass for red wine Schott Zwisesel Pure Loop Cabernet.
Color and nuance: Dark red color with violet edges, high layer, tear quite dense and abundant bright and intense color.
Nose : In the nose and stopped glass we find ripe black fruit, after shaking the glass began to appear the aromas of the wood, vanilla and cinnamon highlighting also roasted and spiced aromas , forming a perfect warm and powerful fragrance.
Flavour of the Wine: Of entry has a dry but intense strike, is wide in mouth and pronounced tannins but good acidity that makes it fresh at the same time mature. Passes well by mouth and is very intense and pleasant. Strong tannins that when reaching the end of mouth are accentuated hoping that to counteract protein food. Short path but with good intensity.
Overall impression : Intense and powerful wine very pleasant to the palate but not losing the typical race Bobal variety, a recommended wine to eat, especially foods high protein concentration like red meat and game meats.
Presentation : Bottle of 75 cl. Bordeaux type, labeled very serious classical and elegant presentation.
About the cellar:
Vera de Estenas Viñedos y Bodegas
Junto carretera N-III, Km 266.
Paraje La Cabezuela. Finca Casa Don Ángel.
Paraje La Cabezuela. Finca Casa Don Ángel.
P.O. BOX: 20
46300 Utiel – Valencia (SPAIN)
PHONE:+34 96 230 42 32
Monday, October 29, 2012
Bobal wines (III): LasDosCes 2010
LasdosCes 2010
Wine type Young red wine aged in oak
Grape Varieties
Bobal, Tempranillo and Syrah
Elaboration
Elaboration
Each variety is vinified separately. Fermentation takes place at a
controlled temperature of less than 25° C followed by a maceration
period of two weeks for the Tempranillo and three weeks for the Syrah.
The cap is punched down (turbo-pigeage) two times per day to ensure gentle extraction and the wine is racked and returned (délestage) twice during maceration at one and two thirds of the fermentation process.
The free-run wine of each variety is then aged in two and three-year old French oak barrels during five months. The blending of both varieties takes place just before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Wine temperature was about 13 ° C. Glass for red wine Spiegelau Authentics 01.
Color and nuance: Bright vibrant cherry red with a brilliant shiny violet rim highlighting the wine’s youth..
Nose : Predominance of red fruit. Soft toasted aromas with subtle balsamic notes.
Wine temperature was about 13 ° C. Glass for red wine Spiegelau Authentics 01.
Color and nuance: Bright vibrant cherry red with a brilliant shiny violet rim highlighting the wine’s youth..
Nose : Predominance of red fruit. Soft toasted aromas with subtle balsamic notes.
Flavour of the Wine: Fresh, smooth and intense. Underlined silky sensation of the Syrah and structure of Bobal.
Overall impression : The relatively short crianza/ageing process results in a youthful, meaty and fruity wine that will match very well with blue fish or fatty fish like sardines, fresh anchovies, mackerel, trout, tuna, bonito, salmon and swordfish - fish with strong flavours complementing the structure and body of such a young wine..
Presentation : Bottle of 75 cl. Bordeaux type, artistic label.
About the cellar:
Finca Carrascal. Vereda San Antonio.
Requena.
Requena.
VALENCIA SPAIN
t. +34 96 341 03 95
t. +34 96 341 03 95
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