Clos Montblanc Masia les Comes 2016 [D.O. Conca de Barberà, Spain].
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.
Information:
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) & Merlot (30%).
Area
Conca de Barberà, Spain.
Nature of Soils
Clay, Loam Soil & Sustainable Agriculture.
Age of the Vines
25 Years Old.
Alcohol Percentage
14.0% Vol.
Vinification & Maturing of the Wine
After a mechanical harvest, the grapes are gently pressed in the impressive cellars of Clos Montblanc. After that, the grapes ferment in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. After maceration with the skins, the wine is aged in barrels for about 24 months.
Tasting Notes
This wine is clean & bright with a dark-purple colour. It has complex aromas (dark fruits, coffee & earthy notes). This blend has a full body & a very nice structure, with a persistent & long finish.
Recommendations
We recommend to serve this wine at a temperature between 16 & 18 degrees Celsius. A perfect serve with red meat (deer, T-bone steak, meat from the bbq). Also, perfect to enjoy with a selection of cheeses.
