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2014
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Sdad. Coop. Vinos del Bierzo
D.O. Bierzo Atlantic Fine Reds from Mencía & Crispy Whites from Godello www.vinosdelbierzo.com
Attis Bodegas y Viñedos
D.O. Rías Baixas Albariño Whites www.attisbyv.com
Bodegas y Viñedos del Jalón
D.O. Calatayud Trendy Red wines from Old Grenaches www.castillodemaluenda.com
Casa Gualda
D.O. Mancha & Ribera del Júcar Modern Central Spanish Tempranillo www.casagualda.com
The Wine Selection includes from Atlantic to Central and Mediterranean Regions; from Wet to Dry Spain; from low altitude to Mountain Vineyards; non aged and matured wines; monovarietal & multi varietal wines. Throughout our brochure you will discover the quality principles that perform SherpaWine as a reference in the export field. Enjoy them with us !
D.O. Rias Baixas Overview RĂas Baixas is located in the region of Galicia (North West of Spain), it is known for making the one of the best white wines in the Iberian Peninsula, it has 5 subzones, and the main grape harvested is AlbariĂąo. The Vineyards that produce these outstanding wines are tended in the local popular Emparrado Trellis system, which was invented by the Romans during the 2nd. Century to maximize air circulation allowing for a better drier ripening season. Due to their qualities, these wines harmonize perfectly with fish, seafood; they are wines for all times ideal for tasting sip by sip at jubilant times or aperitifs or as part of the most refined liturgy of cuisine.
Attis Bodegas y Viñedos D.O. Rías Baixas
www.attisbyv.com
Overview
Data from the Vineyard
Attis wine are a superb wine made from estate owned grapes in Dena Valley, the company belongs to a farming family involved in several rural and ocean businesses.
Grapes:
Albariño, Sousón, Espadeiro y Caiño
They also produce lovely Reds from indigenous Galician Grape varieties such as Caiño, Espadeiro & Souson.
Sustainable
Farming Practice: Soils:
Granite & Slate
Wines Made Xión, Attis & Nana
Planted: 1978
Hectares: 15
D.O. Bierzo Overview The region of BIERZO is located in the northwest of Spain in the Province of León. Laying on a tectonic depression surrounded by mountain ranges (Mountains of León and Mountain chain of Cantabria), Bierzo is a main valley with lateral tiny valleys where the Sil river and its streams flow. This generates a clear Atlantic influence with both Mediterranean and Atlantic climatic advantages: smooth temperatures, abundant sunshine and good water retention. Bierzo is a valley where small plots grow from 400 meters to 800 meters above sea level. The main red grape grown in Bierzo is Mencía followed by Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet). Then, as far as white grapes are concerned, we find Godello, Doña Blanca, Palomino and Malvasía.
Sociedad Cooperativa
Vinos del Bierzo D.O. Bierzo
www.vinosdelbierzo.com
Overview
Data from the Vineyard
The winery was founded in 1879, which is also the year of the release of the first bottle of Guerra and therefore Vinos Guerra is one of the oldest wineries producing and selling bottled wine with one of the oldest brands of Spain. A real example of innovation with a wide range, not only of wines, but also of spirits and sparkling wines, importing and applying all the necessary methods, such as “champenoise”.
Grapes:
Vinos Guerra shows the virtues of the wines from Bierzo to the world. Wines are produced from old Bierzo vineyards, specially Mencía for reds and Godello for whites, on sunny slopes next to The Pilgrim Way to Santiago de Compostela.
Soils with a complex tilt resulting in a hilly landscape. The conditions for vine growing are very good thanks to the inclination and the free drainage, that quickly eliminates any extra quantity of water
Wines Made
Armas de Guerra, Vindius, Guerra, Viña Oro, Fontousal, Guerra de Pura Cepa
Mencía, Garnacha, Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), Godello, Doña Blanca & Palomino
Farming Practice: Sustainable
Soils:
Planted: 1900 Hectares: 800
D.O. Calatayud Overview DO Calatayud is located the region of Aragon, situated in North East of Spain; it‚s well known for it‚s famous Old Grenache Red wines; This is an area of complex mountain systems located in the foothills of the Moncayo sierra. They encompass an intricate hydrographical network formed by various tributaries of the Ebro River, including the Jalón, the Jiloca and other smaller rivers. The vineyards slope down on the south side of the Sierra de la Virgen at altitudes ranging from550-880 metres. The significant differences in temperatures during the day and at night, particularly during the ripening period, have a decisive influence on the grapes. This show a remarkable balance between acidity and alcohol, giving rise to wines that are unique in Aragon. The most widely grown red grape is Grenache; it produces vigorous wines. The cultivation of vineyards in this region dates back some 2.000 years ago and was most probably introduced by the Romans who, together with the Greeks, established the concepts of vineyard cultivation and winemaking.
Castillo de Maluenda D.O. Calatayud
www.castillodemaluenda.com
Overview
Data from the Vineyard
The winery lies at the heart of the Valley Rio Jiloca, the vineyards are situated between 600 & 1.000 meters above sea level, dominated by the old Vine Garnacha planted more than 40 years ago. These low yield vineyards are our “Jewel in the Crown” providing consistently outstanding fruit, year after year, and forming the basis of some of our best wines. The majority of the vineyards are cultivated in highly permeable and healthy soils with a high proportion of limestone. The soils are rocky, loose and low in nutrients. Generally speaking, Castillo de Maluenda Red wines are made from Grenache & Tempranillo are characteristically full-bodied.
Grapes:
Grenache, Tempranillo, Syrah, Macabeo
Farming Practice: Sustainable
Soils:
Highly permeable and healthy soils with a high proportion of limestone. The soils are rocky, loose and low in nutrients
Planted: 1950
Hectares: 600
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D.O. Mancha & Ribera del JĂşcar Overview Do Mancha & Ribera del JĂşcar are both located in the Central South East portion of Spain, covering a vast wine-growing area of thousands of individual plots; Our vineyards are favored by very particular climate conditions with almost total absence of rains between May and September, as much as the great number of Sun hours received along its ripening allow a minimal risk of illness and, because of this, its quality is not affected by phytosanitary treatments. Vineyards are located at an altitude between 600 & 1,100 meters above the sea level in a continental climate, influenced by humid winds from the East. Casa Gualda only makes new generation quality wines, with a style of their own well balanced flavored wines, with intense aromas that shows all personality of our land.
Casa Gualda D.O. Mancha & Ribera del Júcar
www.casagualda.com
Overview
Data from the Vineyard
The Winery enjoys and produce outstanding wines in two DO areas, Mancha & Ribera del Júcar; that‚s why their privilege position in the South East; this winery was one of the first bottling producers at Mancha and also they have collected among years a lot of Awards.
Grapes:
It‚s also important to say that most of the vineyards join Ecological Certification and Sustainable Farming, producing and bottling Eco Wines.
Tempranillo, Syrah, Bobal, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc
Farming Practice: Sustainable Ecological Certification
Soils:
The area‚s soils are composed of limestone and chalk with clay and gravel subsoils
Planted: Wines Made
Casa Gualda, Casa Natura, Valtojo, Casa Minda
1969
Hectares: 450