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2022 (Vintage 2020)Sumptuously, exuberantly fruity with nice tight sandy texture on the finish. Light tannins and just enough chew and acidity to keep it interesting
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CELLER DE CAPÇANES
Montsant Mas Donis
2014
Country
Spain
Regulated designation
Denominación de origen (DO)
Region
Cataluna
Appellation
Montsant
Varietal(s)
Tempranillo
45 %
Grenache
35 %
Merlot
10 %
Syrah
5 %
Samsó
5 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery
CAPÇANES, a village hidden away in the Priorato hills inland from Tarragona is the source of many fine wines today but has a long wine growing history. Prior to Phylloxera at the turn of the 19th century was very densely planted but after the devastation caused by this insect only about 1/5th of the original vineyards was replanted predominantly with Garnacha which was the popular grape variety. Some of those vineyards, approaching 100 years old, still exist and are in production although...
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Product notes
Grenache and Carignan vines (10-25 years old) from diferent parts of the valley Syrah: 5-10 years Soil in the lower vineyards is alluvial while the higher vineyards and all terraces and slopes are on poor, mineral, stony soil based with some granite and slate. altitude: 150-450m
Production notes
temperature controlled fermentation (24-28ºC) both varieties were vinified separately in stainless steel tanks maceration: 6-8 days malo-lactic fermentation in tank cold stabilized, light filtration soft fining before bottling
Tasting notes
Medium ruby with flucks of violet; lovely perfum of liquor liked cherry and red berries; spicy cake; ripe and complex; floral and masses a ripe crispy fruit; medium body; pure fruit seduction and charme; fine finish with ripe soft tannins and nicely refreshing aftertaste
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