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Proprietor: Pedro Perez, founded Bodegas Enguera in 1999, making his Proprietor: Pedro Perez, founded Bodegas Enguera in 1999, making his Proprietor: Pedro Perez, founded Bodegas Enguera in 1999, making his
first vintage in 2000. He currently owns 445 acres of vineyard land;
mostly Monastrell, Tempranillo and Verdil, with small quantities of
Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Diego Fernandez / Jose Vicente.
Location: Zone 8, in the town of Enguera, 35 miles inland, south west of
Valencia. Enguera is part of the southern district of Valencia, next to
Almansa. The vineyards are at 2,037 ft altitude.
Wines Made: Dis-Tinto (and others not currently imported).
Climate: Zone 8, Mediterranean, with hot days and moderate night
temperatures. Rainfall is medium to low. Average temperatures during the
active period of the vine (from April to October) is 60.8º F. which is quite
low for a Mediterranean climate. Its rainfall is 9.8 in, which tends to be
higher than the average in this zone. In conclusion it is warmer and rainier
than normal. The cool temperatures, will affect positively the vines,
extending its growing season (harvest 2nd week of October), maximizing
its aromatic and fruit expression as well as its vibrant freshness and color.
The high levels of rainfall (9.8 in) are offset by its soil composition,
which tends to drain water rapidly.
Soils: Sandy soils in its surface and limestone in its subsoil. Sandy soils
are good at storing heat, allowing for ripeness at night during cool
temperatures; more importantly, sandy soils drain water rapidly, allowing
for low surface humidity, whereas the limestone in the subsoil, acts as
water storage, providing water in an constant manner to the vine, avoiding
periods of drought. What makes Dis-Tinto unique?
* DisTinto is a small production
cuvee, less than 5,000 cases made for the world.
* Cool temperatures
(60.8º F.) for a Mediterranean climate, making more fruit expressive
wines.
* The high rainfall levels (9.8 in.) are offset by its sandy draining
soils, allowing for low surface humidity.
* 90% of its
vines are 25+ year old vines.
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There are 53,816 acres of vineyard
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Bodegas Enguera Established in 1999.
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Grapes |
Acres |
Age Of Vines |
Soil |
Altitude |
Slope |
Monastrel |
148 |
15-80 |
Sand and Limestone |
2,037 FT |
7 % |
Tempranillo |
148 |
8-20 |
Sand and Limestone |
2,037FT |
7 % |
Merlot |
37 |
8 |
Sand and Limestone |
2,037 FT |
7 % |
Shyra |
37 |
8 |
Sand and Limestone |
2,037FT |
7 % |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
20 |
3 |
Sand and Limestone |
2,037 FT |
7 % |
Verdil |
53 |
15-60 |
Sand and Limestone |
2,037FT |
7 % |
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Name of Wine: Distinto 2005
Producer: Bodegas Enguera
DO: Valencia (Zone # 8) Climate: Mediterranean
Grape: 50% Tempranillo, 50% Syrah
Soils: Sand on its surface and limestone on its subsoil
Production: 4,000 Cases made – 1,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Diego Fernandez
Ageing: Stainless Steel.
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