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Wine package - Spain
Clos Montblanc - Castell red, white & Cava Brut [D.O. Catalonia, Spain].
This wine package includes 3 wines: one red, one white & one cava from D.O. Catalonia & D.O. Conca de Barbera.
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 | Red - Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon White - Chardonnay & Macabeu Cava - Macabe, Xarello & Parelleda. |
Area | Conca de Barbera, Spain. |
Nature of Soils | Mainly silty clay soil & sustainable agriculture. |
Alcohol Percentage | Red - 13.5% Vol. White - 12.5% Vol. Cava - 12.0% Vol. |
Tasting Notes | Red - 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. White - This wine has a pale yellow colour, which is also clean & brilliant. In the nose, the wine has some notes of pineapple & peach. On the palate, the wine is fresh with a bit of acidity. It also contains flavours of white fruit & has an intense finish. Cava - The wine is intense & well-balanced. The nose, is flavourful & fresh. In the mouth, there is a long aftertaste & well-balanced carbonic. There are some hints of nuts, yeast & an excellent harmony between alcohol & acidity. |
Recommendations | This amazing package is a great addition to your festive moments. For more information, look at the detailed fiche techniques at our website. |