castell dencus 2012
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Wines grown at high altitude and fermented in
12th century stone vats.
CASTELL DENCUS
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The origin of Castel dEncus is really a love story Ral Bobet
became enamoured with the spot when in 2001 he was traveling
in the region looking for land that would not be as affected by
climate change.
Given the high altitude, there are magnificent views and the
protected area is heavily wooded, with a Romanic hermitage and
several century-old stone gravity fermenting vats . This,
combined with a clay-loam and calcareous soil, offers the ideal
conditions for producing outstanding wines.
In 11th Century, Castell dEncus, belonged to Count Bernat I. In
1151 the Counts of Arnau Miro & Aurea donated the property to
the Order of Hospitalier monks.
During this period vineyards were planted and cisterns for
fermentation, using the principles of gravity, were carved out of
the rocks even today these remain in very good condition. The
monks remained on the property until at least 1752.
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The property is about 95 hectares * (235 acres) though a large part of
it is forested. 23 hectares (57 acres) have been planted to a highdensity with 5,500 to 7,700 vines per hectare. In addition to the Pinot
Noir and Riesling varieties, Castell dEncus vineyards are growing
Albario, Sauvignon Blanc and Roussanne, Syrah, Carignan,
Grenache noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and
Petit
Verdot varieties. All have been planted with low yield rootstocks and
clones.
As part of our environmental philosophy, we do not use any
herbicides,
insecticides or fungicides, except those used in organic viticulture.
To maximise energy efficiency, the winery will be the first to use heat
en exchange equipment with geotermics technology. The winery has
bedesigned to run using gravity on all the grape movements using
the most advanced technology.
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Careful and selective manual
recolletion in order to use only the
perfect grapes.
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Outstanding Wines
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Ekam 2010, D.O Costers del Segre
Grapes were handpicked in small 10kg cases only from the state vineyards. 30% of the
grapes where picked with noble rot.
Origin
High altitude vineyards in the Spanish Pyrenees, Pallars Juss area.
Grape variety : Riesling and Albario
Technical data
Alcohol content: 12 %PH: 2,9
Total acidity: 8,8
Vinification
Fermented in little 25 hl stain steel tanks at low temperature.
Aged in bottle for at least 6 months.
Tasting notes
Visual: Slight green olive colour
Nose: Hints of minerality, citrus and also some yellow fruits (vines
peaches) as well as orange blossom.
Palate: A good acidity is surrounded by glycerol flavours of botrytis and also hints of fresh and
crispy fruits coming from the cool climate.
Awards: Guia Pein 91 points, Robert Parker: 92 points.
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Taleia 2010, D.O Costers del Segre
Handpicked grapes in small 10kg cases from the estate blocks.
Origin
High altitude vineyards in the Spanish Pyrenees, Pallars Juss area.
Grape varieties : Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Technical data
Alcohol content: 13,3 %
PH: 3,05 Acidity: 7,8
Vinification
80% of the wine was fermented in small, 25hl and 6hl tanks. 20% of the wine was fermented in
new French oak barrels with some lees stirring during aging. This wine was aged in bottle for at
least 5 months.
Tasting notes
Visual: Light green olive
Nose: Mineral notes, fresh chamomile, vanilla and some undergrowth.
Palate: Spice with a well integrated acidity. Long aftertaste, with a variety of fruit notes.
This wine will develop its complexity in bottle.
Thanks to the acidity, it will be an important ageing if it is conserved in good conditions.Awards: Robert Parker 92 points
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Quest 2009, D.O Costers del Segre
Origin
High altitude vineyards in the Spanish Pyrenees, Pallars Juss area.
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Grape variety : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot.
Technical data
Alcohol content: 14,3 %
PH: 3,65Total acidity: 5;3
Vinification
Manual harvest in small 10 kg cases and grapes coming exclusively from the property.
The wine has been fermented in different materials (rock fermenters, Wood barrels,
stainless
steel tanks). 100% of the wine went under malolactic fermentation.
Tasting notes
Visual: Red cherry
Nose: Complex and intense, with a touch of floral aspects, notes of black fruits (blackberry)
and light nuances of vanilla.
Palate: Intense, acidity well expressed and long
The wine will let its entire complex and nice flavours evolve in bottle.
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Thalarn 2010, D.O Costers del Segre
Origin
High altitude vineyards in the Spanish Pyrenees, Pallars Juss area.
Grape variety
100% Syrah
Technical data
Alcohol content: 13,5 %PH: 3,60
Total acidity: 5;6
Vinification
Hand picked grapes in small, 10 kg cases from the state vineyards. The wine is fermented
in different materials such stone fermenting vats, wood tanks and stain steel tanks. All the
wine has gone through malolactic fermentation on 225 oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Visual: Red violet
Nose: Intense with a lot of complexity. Flower notes and spices (clave and pepper)
Palate: Silky entrance with nerve. Soft tannins. Fresh fruit finish (cherries) with spice
notes. Alter taste is intense, high acidity and very long.
Awards: Robert parker 95 points
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Acusp 2009
Origin
High altitude vineyards in the Spanish Pyrenees, Pallars Juss area.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Technical data
Alcohol content: 13,8 %
PH: 3,65
Total acidity: 5;1
Vinification
Manual harvest in small 10 kg cases and grapes coming exclusively from the property.
Grapes come from the area of la Capalera de la Serralada which are situated around
1000m high. 100% of the wine had the malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Tasting notes
Visual: Red pomegranate fruit
Nose: Floral notes (vines flowers, jasmine) as well as red fruits like strawberry and
raspberry.
Palate: Seductive entry with good acidity and long final.
The wine hasnt been filtered or stabilized so precipitations can be found in it.
Awards: Gua Pein: 91 points( ACUSP 2009)* Robert Parker: 92 points
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Best critics and top wine journalists (Jancis Robinson, Steven
Spurrier, Neil Martin, Jordi Melendo) talk about Encus outstanding
wines:
Jancis Robinson ==> Ekam 2008 I never thought I wouldever be convinced by a Spanish Riesling, but Castell dEncus,Ekam 2008 Costers del Segre has won me over
Steven Spurrier ==> Spurriers World, Decanter, Sept 2011
==> Quest 2008 Rich, smooth black fruit spice and minerals,complex, balanced and very individual. Drink 2012-2018
Neal Martin from Wine Advocate review Castell d'Encus. ==>Thalarn 2010
http://www.caviste.co.uk/blog/2012/05/01/neal-martin-from-wine-advocat
Jordi Melendo ==> El mundo vino.comhttp://elmundovino.elmundo.es/elmundovino/noticia.html?vi_seccion=10
http://www.caviste.co.uk/blog/2012/05/01/neal-martin-from-wine-advocate-review-castell-dencus/http://elmundovino.elmundo.es/elmundovino/noticia.html?vi_seccion=10&vs_fecha=200909&vs_noticia=1252667587http://elmundovino.elmundo.es/elmundovino/noticia.html?vi_seccion=10&vs_fecha=200909&vs_noticia=1252667587http://www.caviste.co.uk/blog/2012/05/01/neal-martin-from-wine-advocate-review-castell-dencus/ -
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Wines made:
Respecting theEnvironment.
Using just Naturalproducts.
Accurate and manual grapes Collection.
Unique history and innovation combination.
Offering the most Selectedwinesfor the peoples enjoyment.
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THANKS SO MUCH!