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Castell D'encus Ekam 2014 750ml

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750ml
country
Spain
region
Cataluna
appellation
Costers Del Segre
WA
93
Additional vintages
2019 2018 2015 2014
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2014 Ekam, from a cool vintage, is mostly Rieling with a touch of Albariño from vines planted at high density in 2003 on limestone soils. It has a low pH of 2.9, high acidity (8.8 grams of tartaric acid per liter) and some 8.9 grams of residual sugar to balance it in the style of a Mosel. It was cold fermented in 25- and 50-hectoliter stainless steel vats, always with indigenous yeasts with a small portion of botrytized grapes which add complexity and certain glycerin to the wine. The wine matured in vat with lees before being bottled. The nose is fresh, precise, chiseled with laser-like sharpness, very subtle and whispering, incredibly young and insinuating. The palate shows similar precision, with sharp acidity and pungent flavors, ending very tasty and dry. You don't notice any sugar in these whites, because of the very high acidity. 21,631 bottles and 62 magnums were filled in June 2015.
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Castell D'encus Ekam 2014 750ml

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IN SIGHT: Light straw yellow. ON THE NOSE: Intense, floral notes of spring daisy, mango and grapefruit. IN THE MOUTH:...
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Region: Cataluna

As one of the most important wine regions in Spain, and indeed in Europe, Catalunya has been producing fine wines for an astonishing length of time. Indeed, there is much archaeological evidence to suggest that grapevines were being cultivated in ancient Catalan vineyards in pre-Roman times, and possibly even before the Pheonician traders first set out to plant vines in many western European countries. Whilst Catalunya is possibly best known for its famous sparkling Cava wines, the two hundred or so wineries in the region actually produce a wide range of red and white still wines, made from plenty of different imported and native grape varietals. As such, Catalunya is a fascinating region for any wine lover, with plenty of enticing, quintessentially Spanish flavors and aromas to discover.
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Country: Spain

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.