【Gilbert & Gaillard - Gold】【Vivino 4.2】 【Almansa DO 】
【Aged in French and American barrels】
【Won numerous wine awards over the years Century-old winery Bodegas Piqueras】 【60-80-year-old vines】
WS091B - EL ABUELO SELECCION 2021Price: $128/bottle
Set of 12 bottle: $1176 (average price: $98/bottle)
Region: Almansa/ Spain
Grape Varieties: 60% Garnacha Tintorera,25% Monastrell, 15% Syrah
Alcohol: 14.5%
Features: 14 months in French Allier fineand medium toast (300 liter) barrels, new and American fine cask second andthird year in medium high toast (300 liter) barrels. The man on the label isthe founder, Grandpa Louie, and this collection pays homage to him.
Recommended drinking temperature: 16-18º C
Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe black fruitand hints of raisins and plums are overshadowed by subtle and deep spicy notesof vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and coconut, and hints of rosemary from thebushes. The palate is full-bodied, with powerful and elegant tannins, at thesame time highly integrated with very persistent new wood, a long entry, smoothand deep aftertaste, with a pronounced barrel presence, showing differentlong-aged flavours with a hint of ripe plums from Garnacha Tintorera And thesweetness of Monastrell.
Food Suggestions: A medium-bodied red winewith moderate acidity, this sweet wine can be enjoyed on its own or withsnacks, risotto, rice, grilled vegetables, grilled or fried foods, roasted redmeats, cured meats (ham , sausage, etc.) and cheese.
This wine has won several awards over theyears,
• GREAT GOLD – Gilbert Gaillard 2020（2015 ）
• GOLD – Mundus Vini 2020（2015 ）
• GOLD – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2018（2013 ）
• GOLD – Citadelles du Vin 2018（2013 ）
• Bronze – 2018 Decanter （2013)
• GOLD - 2017 International Wine Competition（2013 ）
• GOLD – Mundus Vini 2015（2010 ）
• GOLD – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2013（2008 ）
• GOLD - 2013 Berlin Wine Trophy（2008 ）
Bodegas Piqueras is located within thegeographical area covered by DO Almansa, a plateau located in the southeasternpart of the province of Albacete, in the Autonomous Community of Castile-LaMancha (Spain). Founded in 1915 by Louis, the great-grandfather of the currentowner, the winery has always remained a family business. History and traditionare reflected in the way we grow our vineyards, produce quality wines that arebottled and exported to more than 45 countries. Bodegas Piqueras wines standout in the production of almost all wines from local grapes. Mainly the nativegrapes Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell varieties from the DO Almansa regionare used. At Bodegas Piqueras, we make wine with heart. We take quality veryseriously throughout the winemaking process and monitor it closely. We havegrown a lot in recent decades, but we remain as in control of our production asever, without ignoring the unpredictable elements of the winemaking processthat only good winemakers can do.
The land is rich in limestone and poor inorganic matter, with alternating land areas with little matrix and rock, whileothers are sandier and deeper. Most of the vineyards are located on flatground, but vines can sometimes be seen on nearby hillsides. DO Almansareceived a Designation of Origin in 1964 and has over 7,000 hectares ofvineyards with an average altitude between 700 and 1,000 meters. The soil inthe production area is limestone with rich topsoil containing carbonates. Thevineyards are located on flat ground, characterized by permeable, limestone andnutrient-poor soils, ideal conditions for the production of fine wines. The DOAlmansa production area is located between 700 and 1,000 meters above sea leveland has a Mediterranean and continental climate. The maximum temperature is38ºC in summer and -6ºC in winter.
Rainfall is sparse in the region, with anaverage annual rainfall of less than 350 mm. With little rainfall, high soilpermeability and low yields, they result in wines with very high aroma andcolor intensity. DO Almansa currently has 12 wineries in the geographical areaproducing wine, 20% of its wines are sold in Spain and 80% are exported to morethan 45 countries.
