This amazing winery is located in D.O. Conca de Barberà, Spain (Catalonia). This little-known region can be found in the North-West of Spain and got the official title of D.O. Conca de Barberà in 1985. Cons de Barberà is mostly well-known about their amazing cava production.
Clos Montblanc is a 300 years old family owned winery which is currently managed 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. Conca de Barberà. 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 1.500 barrels. 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.
This wine is a limited edition as the wine makers produce this wine in the same way as it has been for hundreds of years. Besides, the winemaker decided to limit the production. There are only 3.000 bottles available.
General Information:
Variety
79% Grenache & 21% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Area
Conca de Barberà, Spain.
Nature of Soils
Clay, Loam Soil & Sustainable Agriculture.
Age of the Vines
20 Years Old.
Alcohol Percentage
14.5% Vol.
Vinification & Maturing of the Wine
After the harvest of the Garnacha in late August & the Cabernet Sauvignon around mid - October, the grapes are gently pressed (Separately). The fermentation takes place in natural Stone vats that date back to the origin of the house. The wine is produced in the same manner it has been for hundreds of years, without temperature controls or additives. After the maceration, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels where it undergoes an ageing for about 24 months.
Tasting Notes
The wine is clean & bright with a dark purple colour.Complex aroma (black fruits & spices), a full - bodied wine with a good structure. Persistent & long finish.
Recommendations
We recommend to serve this wine at a temperature between 16 & 18 degrees Celsius. A perfect serve with red meat, especially during the Christmas holidays.
