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ABOUT THE WINE
Name: Baltos
Red Wine
Origin: D.O.BIERZO, LEÓN
Remarks: Limited ed. of 90.000 bottles
Ratings:
Recognised in Wine Spectator magazine as one of Spain’s 'Best Buys.'
Wine Spectator Rating 90 points
Ranked 67th in the Wine Spectator Top 100
VITICULTURE
SOIL:
40 year old dry farmed bush vines grown on clay and calcareous
soils with small fragments of ferric slates which produce extremely
low yields. The vines are located in Cabanelas near the village of
valtuille de abajo.
whose smooth hillsides face south at an altitude of 500 metres
above sea level
AGE OF VINES:
40 years old
PRUNING:
Gobelet (Bush-pruning)
HARVEST:
After green pruning and leaf removal, hand-picked with small
crates sorting to the table.
VARIETAL BLEND:
Mencia 100%
ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION:
Duration: 18 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION:
100% Temperature: 28º C
AGING PROCESS IN BARREL:
Capacity: 225 litters
Age of barrel: New & 3 year max.
Type of oak: American and French
Level of toast: Light
Aging time: variable (from 4 to 7 months)
ANALYSIS:
Alcoholic content: 13,5º
Total acidity: 5.1 g/l
Residual Sugar: >2 gr/l
Ph: 3,6
Natural albumen
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ELABORATION |
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This wine has been produced from the Mencia grape variety from different vineyards in the area of Bierzo, seeking a balanced and harmonious grape combination grown on three different types of soil.
The predominant vineyard area is called Cabanelas. From here we have harvested vines between 25 and 40 years old planted on stony limestone soils which produce grapes offering structure and bringing out all its strong flavour.
On the other hand, vines also between 25 and 40 years old were selected from the Valtuille area. These were planted on clay-calcareous alluvial soils giving grapes of elegance and ‘finesse’.
Finally, vines of at 40 years old were chosen from the Almazcara area, grown on gravel soils lying over clay-calcareous sub-soils at an altitude between 700 and 800 metres above seal level (2,300 – 2,600 ft.), situated in the Upper Bierzo region. This type of soil confers the tannins and polyphenolic compounds to the wine, needed for correct ageing.
The harvest in the Western Bierzo region usually takes place during the second fortnight of September and is finalized in the Upper Bierzo region during the last week of October. After an initial selection of grapes, they are transported immediately after picking to the winery in small lots of 15 kilos. They are then sorted out by hand in bunches. The next step is to separate the stems from the grapes which are further pressed lightly before maceration with their skins during two weeks.
When fermentation is completed, the wine is aged for 4 to 7 months in French oak barrels (Allier and Nevers) and in American oak barrels (Missouri and Virginia) which have been in use from 1 to 3 years.
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VARIETAL BLEND |
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Mencía 100%
The Mencía grape can be seen as the axis around which all Bierzo wine making revolves. Few grape varieties better express the terroir of a region of calcareous clay and slate substrata. The “mineral” grape par excellence, until recently it was erroneously disdained for having poor ageing potential and lacking colour. Nothing could be further from the truth. Now enjoying unparalleled popularity, its combination of fruity and mineral characteristics, in harmony with the contribution of new French and American oak, have shot the Mencía grape into the limelight as a star in its own right. Mencía wines stand out on the international stage among other Spanish grape types for their elegance and individuality, along with the world’s very best. |
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TASTING NOTES |
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TASTING NOTES:
Shows a deep red claret colour with violet hue towards the rim.
Powerful nose with ripe red fruit, and hint of violets and minerals.
Fresh, elegant and clean, delicious with plenty of varietal flavours on
the palate.
Sweet tannins and refreshing but integrated acidity. |
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PACKAGING |
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Front label:
Format: 75 mm x 145 mm
Paper: Supermatt with water-proof resistant inks
Back label:
Format: 72 mm in diameter
Paper: Supermatt with water-proof resistant inks
EAN/UPC Code- 750 ml bot.:
Ean 13: 8437002369170
UPC : 737686200010
EAN/UPC Code- 500 ml bot.:
Ean 13: 8437002369187
UPC :
Cork:
Material: Natural cork
Large: 44 mm
Bottle
Format: Bordeaux Elite
Capacity: 750 ml
Color: Antique
Transport case 6 bot. 75 cl:
Size: 240 x 160 x 320 mm
Type of cardboard: Recyclable cardboard
Gcode EAN 14 EU: 28437002369129
Gcode EAN 14 USA: 18437002369221
Transport case 12 bot. 75 cl:
Size: 325 x 240 x 325 mm
Type of cardboard: Recyclable cardboard
Gcode EAN 14 EU: 38437002369126
Gcode EAN 14 USA: 18437002369214
Transport case 15 bot. 50 cl:
Size: 325 x 240 x 325 mm
Type of cardboard: Recyclable cardboard
Gcode EAN 14 EU: 38437002369225
Gcode EAN 14 USA:
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