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Proprietor: Celler Vilafranca owned by 100 associated vine growers, owning 2,053 acres of vineyards, which is equivalent to 3% of the vineyard land of Penedés .
Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Emili Esteve.
Location: Located in Zone 5 (north east of Spain ) few miles south of Barcelona in the High Penedés sub-region, 577 ft over the Mediterranean sea. The vineyards and winery are located in the small town “pueblo” of Vilafranca.
Wines Made: Casteller Cava and Casteller Blanc de Blancs.
Climate: High Mediterranean (Zone 5). Hot days and moderate nights. The vineyards of Celler Vilafranca at 577 ft altitude , have average temperatures from April to October of 66.6 º F ; (higher than the standard in Zone 5, which is 63º F.) and 14.5 in. of rainfall (lower than Zone's 5 standard average, which is 19.2 in.) The higher the temperature, the higher the sugar content and the lower the acidity; However due to the higher levels of rainfall in this climatic zone, we have well balanced levels of acidity, improving the freshness and aromatics of the wines made by Celler Vilafranca. In summary the rainfall acts as a balancing agent for its high temperatures. Temperatures in Penedés are higher than Priorat, and Montsant; and lower than Costa Brava-Empordá and Terra Alta.
Soils: The root systems penetrate through deep soils in search of water
in times of drought. The topsoil is composed of limestone and sand
giving good water drainage into the deeper subsoil layers where waterretaining
clay nourishes the vine as needed. These soils are 85% poor
in organic matter, giving smaller yields per vine, resulting in a greater
skin to juice ratio per berry thus more intensity and concentration of
flavors.
What makes Casteller wines unique?:
* Casteller owns 3% of the vineyards in the Penedés region, this translates into superior quality grapes at lower prices. Casteller Wines are superb values.
* Casteller Wines are quality consistent every vintage, owning so many acres of vineyards allows them to have a greater range of choice for good grapes.
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Of Vineyard |
Acres |
Age
Of Vines |
Grapes |
Soil |
Altitude |
Slope
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| Cabernet Parcel |
300 |
33 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
Clay, Sand And Limestone |
577 Ft |
3% |
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Macabeu Parcel |
450 |
40 |
Macabeu |
Clay, Sand And Limestone |
577 Ft |
3% |
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Xarello Parcel |
632 |
35 |
Xarello |
Clay, Sand And Limestone |
577 Ft |
3% |
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Parellada Parcel |
350 |
26 |
Parellada |
Clay, Sand And Limestone |
577 Ft |
3% |
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Merlot Parcel |
150 |
15 |
Merlot |
Clay, Sand And Limestone |
577 Ft |
3% |
| Chardonnay Parcel |
171 |
18 |
Chardonnay |
Clay, Sand And Limestone |
577 Ft |
3% |
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Name of Wine: Casteller Cava N/V
Producer: Celler Vilafranca
DO: Penedés (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: 60% Xarello, 20% Macabeu, 20% Parellada
Age of Vines: 30 years average.
Production: 10,000 Cases made - 6,000 for the US.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: 12 months in the lies
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Name of Wine: Casteller Rose Cava N/V
Producer: Celler Vilafranca
DO: Penedés (Zone # 5) Climate: High Mediterranean
Grape Varietal: 70 % Trepat, 30% Garnacha
Soils: Limestone and Sand on its surface and Clay on its subsoil with 3% slopes.
Age of Vines: 30 years average.
Production: 4,000 Cases made – 2,500 for the US .
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: 12 months in the lies
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Name of Wine: Casteller Blanc de Blancs 2005
Producer: Celler Vilafranca
DO: Penedés (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: 40% Macabeu, 40% Parellada, 20%
Xarello
Age of Vines: 30 Years Average.
Production: 12,500 Cases made – 6,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: None (Stainless steel tanks.
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