Finca Espolla is an estate of 21 hectares located in the Pyrenean foothills, to the north of Perelada. The land is slaty and acidic, cultivated at a high density of 6,200 vines per hectare in order to reduce the vigour and production of grapes thereby achieving high quality wines with great character.
Designation of origin:
EmpordàVarietals:
Monastrell (58%), Syrah (42%).Ageing:
22 months in new Bordeaux barrels of French Allier oak, rest in bottle.Tasting note:
Cherry red color and magenta meniscus.
The aroma recalls red fruits and balsamic notes
The palate is intense, elegant, balanced, round and
expressive.
It is a wine that clearly expresses its varietal personality
and that of the terroir from which it comes.Finca:
Espolla (black slate)Premios:
Médaille d'Or
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2016 (Belgium)
Bacchus de Oro
Concurso Internacional de Vinos Bacchus 2016 (Spain)
Ratings:
2011
Guía de Vinos Gourmets 2016
96 points. Honour Board
2011
La Guia de Vins de La Semana Vitivinícola 2016
95 points
2011
La Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2016
9,34 points
2011
Guía Peñín 2016 and 2917
91 points
