Negre dels Aspres
Aged red wine
Aged red wine 2020
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous after-taste.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Red Grenache | 46 % |
| Syrah | 33 % |
| Carignan | 21 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in stainless steel until spring 2021, when the 12 Allier oak barrels were filled up.
Lightly toasted barrels were sourced from a number of artsans in northern France. The wine was aged in this oak for 12 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm. Natural "extra" quality cork farmed on our estates.
ELABORATION
3522 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous after-taste.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Red Grenache | 46 % |
| Syrah | 33 % |
| Carignan | 21 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in stainless steel until spring 2021, when the 12 Allier oak barrels were filled up.
Lightly toasted barrels were sourced from a number of artsans in northern France. The wine was aged in this oak for 12 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm. Natural "extra" quality cork farmed on our estates.
ELABORATION
3522 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
Aged red wine 2019
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous after-taste.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Red Grenache | 46 % |
| Syrah | 33 % |
| Carignan | 21 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in stainless steel until spring 2020, when the 16 Allier oak barrels were filled up.
Lightly toasted barrels were sourced from a number of artsans in northern France. The wine was aged in this oak for 14 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm. Natural "extra" quality cork farmed on our estates.
ELABORATION
4840 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous after-taste.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Red Grenache | 46 % |
| Syrah | 33 % |
| Carignan | 21 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in stainless steel until spring 2020, when the 16 Allier oak barrels were filled up.
Lightly toasted barrels were sourced from a number of artsans in northern France. The wine was aged in this oak for 14 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm. Natural "extra" quality cork farmed on our estates.
ELABORATION
4840 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
Aged red wine 2018
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous after-taste.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Red Grenache | 48 % |
| Syrah | 32 % |
| Merlot | 20 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in stainless steel until spring 2019, when the 29 Allier oak barrels were filled up.
Lightly toasted barrels were sourced from a number of artsans in northern France. The wine was aged in this oak for 14 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm. Natural "extra" quality cork farmed on our estates.
ELABORATION
6503 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous after-taste.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Red Grenache | 48 % |
| Syrah | 32 % |
| Merlot | 20 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in stainless steel until spring 2019, when the 29 Allier oak barrels were filled up.
Lightly toasted barrels were sourced from a number of artsans in northern France. The wine was aged in this oak for 14 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm. Natural "extra" quality cork farmed on our estates.
ELABORATION
6503 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
Aged red wine 2017
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous after-taste.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 36,6 % |
| Red Grenache | 26,4 % |
| Syrah | 21,3 % |
| Carignan | 15,7 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in stainless steel until spring 2018, when the Allier oak barrels were filled up.
Lightly toasted barrels were sourced from a number of artsans in northern France. The wine was aged in this oak for 14 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm. Natural "extra" quality cork farmed on our estates.
ELABORATION
11350 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous after-taste.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 36,6 % |
| Red Grenache | 26,4 % |
| Syrah | 21,3 % |
| Carignan | 15,7 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in stainless steel until spring 2018, when the Allier oak barrels were filled up.
Lightly toasted barrels were sourced from a number of artsans in northern France. The wine was aged in this oak for 14 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm. Natural "extra" quality cork farmed on our estates.
ELABORATION
11350 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
Aged red wine 2016
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous persistence.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Red Grenache | 100 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in inox until spring 2017, when the 19 Allier oak barriques were filled up.
Barriques were sourced from different barrique artisans from north France with a light toasting.The wine aged in this oak for 15 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm.
ELABORATION
3250 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous persistence.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. |
|---|---|
| Red Grenache | 100 % |
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Removal of solids and kept in inox until spring 2017, when the 19 Allier oak barriques were filled up.
Barriques were sourced from different barrique artisans from north France with a light toasting.The wine aged in this oak for 15 months.
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm.
ELABORATION
3250 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat
Requesens, 7 | 17708 Cantallops (GIRONA)
T 619 74 14 42
Aged red wine 2012
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous persistence.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. | Vineyard | Age of vineyard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carignan | 17% | Els Cofins | 35 years |
| Black Grenache | 13% | Mallol | 35 years |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 37% | Cap dels Clots | 12 years |
| Merlot | 27% | Mallolet | 10 years |
| Syrah | 7% | Mallolet | 10 years |
VINEYARDS
The vineyards of Els Cofins, Mallol, cap dels Clots, Mallolet, to the east of the town of Cantallops, in a rough and shallow soils, in granite and slate, and low in organic content.
Texture of the soils is sandy, with an acid pH and a proportion of active chalk almost inexistent.
HARVEST
Grenache and Syrah were harvested September 21, Merlot and Syrah the September 18 and the Carignan and the Cabernet Sauvignon the october 5 th respectively. All harvest was carried out manually.
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Controlled temperature during fermentation was at 24º C.
The yield wine / grapes was 50%, leaving aside the pressed wine that did not go to this blend. Removal of solids and kept in inox until April 16 th 2013, when the 30 Allier oak barriques were filled up.
Barriques were sourced from different barrique artisans from north France with a light toasting.The wine aged in this oak for 14 months.
BOTTLING
June 20th, 2014
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm.
ELABORATION
8800 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat Requesens,7 -17708 Cantallops (Girona)
Telf. 619 74 14 42
TASTING NOTE
Intense garnet red colour. Initial aromatic expression offers notes of forest herbs, coriander and candied red fruit. The subsequent aromatic hints of laurel, ground cinnamon, pepper grains, slate and roasted rind appear almost immediately, offering a good combination of primary and aging flavours. The palate is warm and alive, with very well balanced aspects of acidity, body, flavour, tannic structure and palate expression. It also conveys notes of cherry jam, syrup, cocoa and plums in brandy that slowly dissolve in a generous persistence.
Alcohol: 15%
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
| Variety | Comp. | Vineyard | Age of vineyard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carignan | 17% | Els Cofins | 35 years |
| Black Grenache | 13% | Mallol | 35 years |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 37% | Cap dels Clots | 12 years |
| Merlot | 27% | Mallolet | 10 years |
| Syrah | 7% | Mallolet | 10 years |
VINEYARDS
The vineyards of Els Cofins, Mallol, cap dels Clots, Mallolet, to the east of the town of Cantallops, in a rough and shallow soils, in granite and slate, and low in organic content.
Texture of the soils is sandy, with an acid pH and a proportion of active chalk almost inexistent.
HARVEST
Grenache and Syrah were harvested September 21, Merlot and Syrah the September 18 and the Carignan and the Cabernet Sauvignon the october 5 th respectively. All harvest was carried out manually.
VINIFICATION
Elaboration of each variety separately. Destemming and crushing of grapes, and fermentation and maceration took an average of 25 days.
Controlled temperature during fermentation was at 24º C.
The yield wine / grapes was 50%, leaving aside the pressed wine that did not go to this blend. Removal of solids and kept in inox until April 16 th 2013, when the 30 Allier oak barriques were filled up.
Barriques were sourced from different barrique artisans from north France with a light toasting.The wine aged in this oak for 14 months.
BOTTLING
June 20th, 2014
PRESENTATION
Wooden case of 1 or 6 bottles. Especial Bordeaux bottle of 750 ml.Cork "extra" of 49 mm.
ELABORATION
8800 numbered bottles
www.vinyesdelsaspres.cat Requesens,7 -17708 Cantallops (Girona)
Telf. 619 74 14 42
