Clos Montblanc Castell Tempranillo 2023 , D.O. Catalunya, Spain.
This incredible winery is located in D.O. Barberà de la Conca, Spain (Catalonia). This little-known region is located in the North-West of Spain and got the official title of D.O. Barberà de la Conca in 1985. This region is mostly well-known about their amazing cava production.
Clos Montblanc is a 300 y/o family owned winery which is currently runned by the passionate oenologist Joseph Vadri. He got the opportunity to learn techniques & knowledge from wine producers all over the world, which he applies in the traditional wine production of Clos Montblanc. The winery's 80 hectares of vineyards are spread out, on different heights, over the impressive nature of D.O. Barberà de la Conca. This has a positive influence on the wine production in order to gain an optimal maturity of the grapes. All the wines are saved in their impressive wine cellars, which contains over ca.1.500 barrels. The 'Tonellerie' (barrels) is coming from France, America & Hungary.
Clos Montblanc is a very traditional winery but is open for innovation and modern techniques in order to produce the best quality. Therefore, they highly value the nature & sustainability during their wine making process. That's why 100% of their water use contains rainwater.
Information:
Variety
Tempranillo, Cabernet sauvignon
Area
D.O. Conca de Barberà, Spain.
Nature of Soil
Calcareous clay.
Surface of the vineyards
80 Hectares (198 Acres)
Alcohol Percentage
13.5% Vol.
Vinification & Maturing of the wine
The grapes are fermented between 25 and 28 degrees, in stainless steel tanks. After the maceration, the wine is aged for two or three months in barrels.
Tasting notes
The wine has an intense ruby & red colour. In the nose, there are notes of red fruit, raspberries & blackberries. In the mouth, there is a lot of freshness.
Recommendations
We recommend to serve this wine at a temperature between 16 & 18 degrees Celsius. A perfect serve with pintxos & tapas or red meat (eg. carpaccio, tenderloin or tataki).
