Castell d’Encus Ekam Riesling 2014
$70.00
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Kpo says:WHAT??? Spain has Riesling???!!! Isn’t that a cool climate grape? |
85% Riesling 15% Albariño, labelled as a single varietal Riesling. In case if you wonder, a Riesling from Spain?! Yes, this is a Riesling from one of Spain’s coolest region! Hand picked grapes in small, 10 kg cases from the estate blocks. A small percentage of the grapes were harvested with noble rot.
Fermented in 25hl and 50hl small tanks at low temperatures. This wine will develop the cold weather Riesling complexity while aging in the bottle, always well integrated with the high acidity and the oily characteristics from partial botrytis grapes.
Only 30,600 bottles were produced.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Region | Costers del Segre D.O.P. |
| Grape Varietal | Single Varietal International |
In stock
Alcohol: 12.5%
Vintage: 2014
Ageability: 5-10 years
Decanting: No
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Producer
Cellar Castell d’Encus: Situated in the Costers del Segre DOP, in Western Catalonia. The vineyards are located between 850–1250 metres asl in the Spanish Pre-Pyrenees, making them the highest vineyards in Catalonia. Founded in 2001, the winery’s first harvest was in 2008. Since then, the winery has quickly built up a reputation for producing quality wines, with a number of both of its red and white wines receiving more than 90 points in the Spanish wine guide, Guía Peñín, and over 90 points by Parker. The winery follows organic farming practices and uses geothermal energy in an effort to reduce energy expenditure and its environmental impact.
Winemaker: Raul Bobet
Tasting Notes
Nose
High intensity with floral notes of daisies, mango and grapefruit.
Palate
Dry peach notes and lime citrus notes. Long with good freshness and acidity.
Food
White Asparagus, seafood, fritters, fried fish.
| Fruitiness: |  |
Intense citrus fruits |
| Oakiness: | – | – |
| Intensity: |  |
Concentrated |
| Acidity: | |
Racy acidity |
| Tannins: | – | – |
