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Proprietor: Bodegas Vinos Piñol owned by the Piñol Family, founded in
1954 by Josep Arrufi, owning 100 acres of vineyards in Terra Alta.
Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Juanjo Galcera Piñol
Location: Located in Zone 5 in northeast Spain, a few miles south west of
Priorat at 1,168 ft altitude. The vineyards and winery are located in the
small town “pueblo” of Batea.
Wines Made: Ludovicus Red, Portal, Sacra Natura, L’avi Arrufi, Mather
Teresina, Mistela Blanca and Mistela Tinta.
Climate: High Mediterranean (Zone 5) hot days and moderate nights.
The vineyards of Vinos Piñol at 1,168 ft. altitude have average
temperatures from April to October of 67.3º F. but warmer than Priorat at
65.5º F., Penedés at 66.4º F. and Montsant at 62.1º F. The rainfall totals
10.8 inches; lower than the latter aforementioned DO’s above. The
warmer temperatures and lower rainfall produce consistently riper grapes,
creating wines richer in lactic acid with dark pigmentations. (Note: though Terra Alta and Priorat are a few miles apart--Terra Alta’s warmer
microclimate produces fuller bodied, richer wines than Priorat). Soils: The vineyards of Vinos Piñol are composed of slate with small
particles of clay in the topsoil and small particles of limestone in its
subsoil. Light textured and free-draining with low water retaining
capacities thus in dry years younger vines with shorter root systems are
water stressed i.e. shorter shoot growth, reduced berry size, premature leaf
fall hence reduced photosynthesis hence, delayed ripening with retarded
aromatic development. Fortunately, at Vinos Piñol threat of drought is
not of major concern, due to the number of older vines with longer root
systems. What makes Piñol wines unique?
* Small production of wines from
low yielding older vines, in organically grown vineyards.
* Consistent
quality from vintage to vintage. * Estate owned vineyards.
* Wines
deep in color, revealing mineral notes on the nose, well balanced structure
on the palate, full to medium body and complex with an expanding long
finish of lingering bright fruit flavors.
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JUANJO GALCERA PIÑOL
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MORENILLO AN AUTOCHTHON GRAPE USED
FOR BLENDING MATHER TERESINA
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There are 22,793 acres of vineyard
land in Terra Alta.
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| Name
Of Vineyard |
Acres |
Age
Of Vines |
Grapes |
Soil |
Altitude |
Slope
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| Morenillo Parcel |
2 |
85 |
Morenillo Parcel |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M / H |
| Garnacha Parcel |
15 |
15-95 |
Garnacha Parcel |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M / H |
| Cariñena Parcel |
9 |
60 |
Cariñena Parcel |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M / H |
| Cabernet Sauvignon |
12 |
12 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M / H |
| Merlot / Tempranillo |
15-12 |
12-12 |
Merlot / Tempranillo |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M / H |
| Syrah / Petit Verdot |
10-5 |
14-8 |
Syrah / Petit Verdot |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M / H |
| W. Garnacha / Macabeu |
10-2 |
50-25 |
W. Garnacha / Macabeu |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M / H |
| Moscatel / Saubignon
B. |
5-2 |
14-8 |
Moscatel / Saubignon
B. |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M / H |
| Viognier Parcel |
1 |
8 |
Viognier Parcel |
Limestone / Clay |
1,300 Ft |
M /
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Name of Wine: Ludovicus 2005
Producer: Vinos Piñol
DO: Terra Alta (Zone # 5)
Grapes: 35% Garnacha, 30% Temp, 25% Syrah, 10% Cab.
Production: 4,000 Cases made – 3,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juanjo Galcera
Ageing: 3 Months in French and American Oak Barrels
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Name of Wine: Portal Roble 2004
Producer: Vinos Piñol
DO: Terra Alta (Zone # 5)
Grape: 30% Merlot, 30% Cab, 10% Syrah, 10% Temp, 20%
Garn.
Production: 3,050 Cases made – 1,500 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juanjo Galcera
Ageing: 6 months in French and American and
Hungarian Oak
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Name of Wine: Sacra Natura 2005
Producer: Vinos Piñol
DO: Terra Alta (Zone # 5)
Grapes: 60% Cariñena, 40% Temp.
Production: 3,000 Cases made – 1,500 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juanjo Galcera
Ageing: 6 Months in F, A, and Hungarian Oak Barrel
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Name of Wine: L’Avi Arrufi 2004
Producer: Vinos Piñol
DO: Terra Alta (Zone # 5)
Grapes: 25% Cab, 25% Garnacha, 20% Merlot, 15%
Syrah, 15% Tempranillo.
Production: 739 Cases made – 166 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juanjo Galcera
Ageing: 14 months in French and American and
Hungarian Oak
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Name of Wine: Mather Teresina 2003-2004
Producer: Vinos Piñol
DO: Terra Alta (Zone # 5)
Grapes: 20% Cab, 20% Merlot, 10% Temp, 15% Syrah,
20% Garnacha, 15% Morenillo.
Production: 556 Cases made – 75 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juanjo Galcera
Ageing: 24 Months in F, A, and Hungarian Oak Barrel
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Name of Wine: Mistela White 2005
Producer: Vinos Piñol
DO: Terra Alta (Zone # 5)
Grapes: Old White Garnacha Vines
Production: 600 Cases made – 150 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juanjo Galcera and Luis Marin
Ageing: 4 Months in French and American and
Hungarian Oak Barrels
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Name of Wine: Mistela Red 2005
Producer: Vinos Piñol
DO: Terra Alta (Zone # 5)
Grape: 90% Garnacha, 10% Syrah
Production: 541 Cases made – 83 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juanjo Galcera and Luis Marin
Ageing: 5 months in French and American and
Hungarian Oak
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