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CASTELL D'ENCUS - Quest 2016

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Wine Description

Aroma A fruity aroma of dark fruits, thyme and vanilla.
Color Intense deep cherry red.
Palate Silky appearance with fresh fruits and spicy notes. The finish is long and intense with a pronounced acidity.
Overall result Not a muscle man like the Riojans, but rather one of the lighter varieties. The wine has a medium aging potential and is ready to drink immediately. Decanting or carafing is not necessary.
Match with Goes well with grilled dishes, pan-fried, light meat, rice dishes such as risotto or paella.
Alcohol 14.0 vol%

 

Terroir

Region D.O. Costers del Segre
Vintage 2016
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Soil Limestone soil
Height 800 - 950 m above sea level.
Climate Continental with strong temperature fluctuations between day and night.
Harvest Hand picking

 

Vinification

Fermentation In stone vats from the 12th century.
Malolactic fermentation In barrels
Maturation 16 months in wooden barrels.

 

Awards

Robert Parker 94/100
Guia Penin 93/100

 

Criticism

Luis Gutiérrez, Robert Parker's critic for Spain writes:

"Quest 2016, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, was fully fermented in the 12th-century stone lagars with native yeasts, followed by 24 months in new barriques and five months in barrels, plus a further 12 months in the Bottle aging This wine is anything but rustic: it is harmonious, balanced and clean, with a blend of aromatic herbs and berries with a peppery and spicy note.On the palate it is medium to full bodied with very fine tannins and a great acidity, which provides a lively mouthfeel and a long, flavorful finish. 8,200 bottles and 120 magnums. Bottled in March 2019."

CASTELL D'ENCUS - Quest 2016

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