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Proprietor : Empordalia, founded in 2005 owning 865 acres is the result of a merger between Pau Roses and Vitivinicola Alt Empordá, making this group the largest vineyard landowner in the Empordá region.
Winemaker /Vineyard Manager : Emili Esteve and Simon Casanovas.
Location : Located in Zone 5, at 226 ft altitude , in the town of Pau, province of Gerona. Empordá Costa Brava is the most northeastern region in Spain, a few miles south of the French border near the Mediterranean Sea.
Wines made : Marola, Vinya Verdera, Sinols Coromina, Sinols Crianza, Sinols Garnacha Solera, Sinols Moscatel Dulce, and other wines not currently imported by Ole Imports.
Climate : High Mediterranean (Zone 5) hot days and moderate nights. The vineyards of Empordalia at 226 ft altitude have average temperatures from April to October of 67 º F ; (higher than the standard in Zone 5, which is 63º F.) and 16.3 in. of rainfall. These higher temperatures increase sugar content and lower the acidity but due to higher levels of rainfall, grapes are balanced in acidity, improving the freshness and aromatics of the wines. Temperatures in Empordà are higher than Penedés, Priorat, and Montsant; lower than 67.3º F in Terra Alta.
Soil: Empordalia vineyards are composed of volcanic slate stone, granite and limestone . These heat-retaining soils absorb the suns heat, reflecting back onto the vines during the night—further ripening the grapes. In addition the 5-degree slope gradient of these vineyards increases the direct rays of the suns exposure and gives good drainage. These “terroir”or environmental variables are important to reduce the negative affects of humidity in the vineyard.
What makes this producer unique?
* Over 50 years old vines of Cariñena.
* Low yields resulting in high skin to juice ratios.
* Estate owned vineyards.
* A “terroir” processing an environment with balancing influences of temperature, rainfall and soil composition resulting in wines with ripe fruit character, well balanced structure and lingering fresh finish.
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EMILI (RIGHT) MIKE (MIDDLE) AND
ALBERTO ON THE LEFT IN THE CELLAR OF PAU I ROSES.
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GREEK WINE VESSELS FROM 6TH CENTURY B.C.
FOUND IN THE EMPORDÀ WINE REGION.
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| Name
Of Vineyard |
Acres |
Age
Of Vines |
Grapes |
Soil |
Altitude |
Slope
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| Sinols Parcel |
300 |
40-60 |
Cariñena |
Limestone, Granite,
Slate |
226 ft |
5% |
| Verdera Parcel |
300 |
45 |
Garnacha |
Slate Stone, Granite |
226 ft |
5% |
| Gaona Parcel |
265 |
35 |
Cabernet |
Limestone, Slate Stone |
226 ft |
5% |
| Total |
865 |
Cariñena (50%),
Garnacha (40%), Cabernet (10%)
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Name of Wine: Marola 2005
Producer: Bodegas Pau Roses
DO: Costa Brava (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: 65% Cariñena, 35% Garnacha
Production: 5,000 Cases made – 3,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tank
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Name of Wine: Sinols Moscatel Dulce 2005
Producer: Bodegas Pau Roses
DO: Costa Brava (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: 100% Moscatel.
Production: 500 Cases made – 100 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: None
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Name of Wine: Sinols Garnacha Tinta Solera N/V
Producer: Bodegas Pau Roses
DO: Costa Brava (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: 100% Garnacha
Production: 300 Cases made – 75 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: 36 months in Oak and Chestnut Barrels
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