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Proprietor: Bellum is a joint venture between the Candela Family, Emili
Esteve, Michael Martin, Alberto Orte and Patrick Mata. The *Bellum
project started in 2002 with the main goal of showing the true potential of
wines made from 100% Monastrell grapes form this area of Spain.
Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Emili Esteve and Araceli Gonzalez.
Location: Located in Zone 8 at an altitude of 2,339 ft., in the town of
Yecla north east of Jumilla. The vineyards of Bellum are located in the
Monte Arriba sub-region of Yecla, at higher altitude, greater planting
density of old Monastrell vines and steeper vineyards. Monastrell is the
most widely planted grape in this zone (known as Mourvèdre in France,
Mataró in Italy and the New World.) and is Spain’s second most important
red grape after Garnacha (Grenache).
Wines made: Bellum Providencia, Bellum el Principio, Bellum el Remate
Late Harvest, and Bellum la Victoria.
Climate: Mediterranean (Zone 8) hot days and moderate nights with
temperatures averaging 66º F. with low rainfall of 8.2 inches from April to
October. Yecla is cooler than Jumilla and Alicante within this zone. The
proximity to Mediterranean Sea breezes has the affect of moderating
temperatures. The area is very dry with 3,893 hours of sun exposure and
low levels of rainfall, producing grapes rich in sugar with medium levels of
acidity.
Soil: Vineyards of Bellum are composed of a topsoil limestone and chalk
and a subsoil of clay and gravel with 0.5% of organic matter. These slopes
are steep, deep and well drained and the clay subsoil provides good water
retention, essential in this arid climate. The soils infertility reduces the
yields per vine to 3 pounds (1.5kg) of grapes, resulting in smaller berries
with higher concentration of fruit skin to juice ratio. The vines chosen for
Bellum are among the oldest parcels of Monastrell within the Barahonda
vineyards, possessing a deep root system that reaches down to clay and
gravel subsoil. The low sub-soil pH levels provide higher acidity with
greater freshness in the wines.
What makes Bellum unique?
* Among the 840 acres owned by the
Candela family, Bellum wines are made from the 14 finest acres of
vineyard land.
* Low yielding old Monastrell vines, * The grapes of each
parcel are vinified separately to keep the personality of each wine clearly
distinct.
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ALBERTO ORTE (LEFT), EMILI ESTEVE
(CENTER), AND MICHAEL MARTIN (RIGHT), NEXT TO THE “ERMITA”
OF ANTONIO CANDELA.
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| Name
Of Vineyard |
Acres |
Age
Of Vines |
Grapes |
Soil |
Altitude |
Slope
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Providencia |
4 |
50+ |
Monastrell |
Limestone / Chalk |
2,239 Ft |
Step |
| El Principio – Aliagar |
5 |
60-85 |
Monastrell (Yields 1.5 Kg) |
Clay / Gravel / Limestone |
2,239 FT |
Step |
| El Remate – Aliagar |
2.5 |
85-90 |
Monastrell (Yields 1.5 Kg) |
Gravel / Limestone |
2,239 FT |
Step |
| La Victoria |
2.5 |
100+ |
Monastrell Prifeloxera |
Gravel / Limestone / Clay |
2,239 FT |
Step |
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Name of Wine: BELLUM Providencia 2004
Producer: BELLUM - Señorío de Barahonda
DO: Monastrell (Zone # 8)
Grapes: 100% Monastrell (85 - 90 Year Old Vines)
Production: 800 Cases made – 700 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: 8 Months in French oak Barrels
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Name of Wine: BELLUM el Principio 2005
Producer: BELLUM - Señorío de Barahonda
DO: Yecla (Zone # 8)
Grapes: 100% Monastrell (85 - 90 Year Old Vines)
Production: 800 Cases made – 700 Cases made.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: 8 Months in French oak Barrels
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Name of Wine: BELLUM Remate Late Harvest 2004
Producer: BELLUM - Señorío de Barahonda
DO: Yecla (Zone # 8)
Grapes: 100% Monastrell (85 - 90 Year Old Vines)
Production: 300 Cases made – 200 Cases made.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: 8 Months in French oak Barrels
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