CASTELL DENCUS

Wines grown at high altitude and fermented in 12th century stone vats.

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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 high density 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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Castell D'Encus DO Costers del Segre

Castell D'Encus DO Costers del Segre

Castell D'Encus DO Costers del Segre

Castell D'Encus DO Costers del Segre

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.

Taleia 2010, D.O Costers del Segre

Handpicked grapes in small 10kg cases from the estate blocks. Origin

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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

Quest 2009, D.O Costers del Segre

Origin

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High altitude vineyards in the Spanish Pyrenees, Pallars Juss area. DO Costers del Segre Grape variety : Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. Technical data Alcohol content: 14,3 % PH: 3,65 Total 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.

Thalarn 2010, D.O Costers del Segre

Origin

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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

Acusp 2009
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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

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 would ever 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.com http://elmundovino.elmundo.es/elmundovino/noticia.html?vi_seccion=10&

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Wines made:
Respecting the

Environment.

Using just Natural products. Accurate and manual grapes Collection.

Unique history and innovation combination.

Offering the most Selected wines for the peoples enjoyment.

ENCUS

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THANKS SO MUCH!