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Innovation: Vinos Sin-Ley “Wines Without Law” in translation. The
twofold objective of Vinos Sin-Ley is to create “new wines” that are value
oriented. The concept, driven by creative innovation using nonconventional
methods of harvesting, fermenting, blending, ageing and
labeling, results with wines processing new fresh fruit driven flavors that
are different from those achieved in the past. Composed of a group of
young winemakers from different regions in Spain, the wines crafted at
Vinos Sin-Ley are value oriented, driven by experimentation and
innovative insight shared by their philosophy. They meet twice a year to
set in place new projects of mutual interest and shared knowledge of the
winemaking techniques implemented.
When: Vinos Sin-Ley was created in 2003 by Emili Esteve from
Catalonya, and Manuel Martinez from Madrid; in 2005 additional
winemakers joined the group, presenting new cuvees that offer novelty
and value to the market.
Why: The evolution of Spanish winemaking and cuisine are undergoing
great levels of positive change. Unfortunately, different laws regulate
making wine in Spain to some extent, whereas cuisine is not regulated.
These laws dictate yields per vine at harvest, permitted grape varieties,
time aged in oak barrels, etc. These laws interfere with innovative wine
making, often quite a limiting factor in preventing winemakers from
achieving their best efforts. Once a winery decides to adhere to labeling
terms such as “Reserva” for example, it has to comply with certain
restrictive ageing requirements by law, considerably affecting methods of
winemaking production.
Vinos Sin-Ley simply chooses not to be
unnecessarily restricted by these laws — creating a flexible environment,
where innovation and creativity result in “new wines” of quality and
value.
How: These winemakers make their own small cuvees the way they like
at the wineries they already work for. The Vinos Sin-Ley way of doing
things, result in a win-win situation for both the winery and the
winemaker, since both parties profit from learning new winemaking and
viticultural techniques.
Emili Esteve one of the pioneers
of Vinos Sin-Ley
Manuel Martinez behind a 100 year
old Garnacha vine from Madrid.
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Emili Esteve one of the pioneers of Vinos Sin Ley
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Manuel Martinez behind a 100 year old Garnacha vine from Madrid. |
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GRAPES |
# OF WINES |
REGIONS |
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G Series
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Garnacha
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6 |
Empordà, Montsant, Terra Alta, Cariñena, Madrid and Priorat |
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M Series
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Monastrell
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Undetermined |
Coming up soon |
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Zestos |
Tempranillo, Garnacha and Syrah
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2 |
Madrid |
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Name of Wine: G1 2005
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Emili Esteve)
DO: Empordà Costa Brava (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: Garnacha 100%
Production: 3,000 Cases made – 1,600 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tank
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Name of Wine: G2 2005
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Jordi Alonso)
DO: Montsant (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: Garnacha 100%
Production: 6,000 Cases made – 3,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Jordi Alonso
Ageing: None
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Name of Wine: G3 2005
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Juanjo Galcera)
DO: Terra Alta (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: Garnacha 100%
Production: 1,300 Cases made – 1,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juanjo Galcera
Ageing: None
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Name of Wine: G4 2005
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Asuncion Gracia)
DO: Cariñena (Zone # 4)
Grape Varietal: Garnacha 100%
Production: 1,500 Cases made – 800 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Asuncion Gracia
Ageing: None
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Name of Wine: G5 2005
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Manuel Martinez)
DO: Madrid (Zone # 7)
Grape Varietal: Garnacha 100% (120 year old Vines)
Production: 1,100 Cases made – 900 for the US.
Wine Maker: Manuel Martinez
Ageing: None
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Name of Wine: G6 2001 (Wine # 68)
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Emili Esteve)
DO: Priorat (Zone # 5)
Grape Varietal: Garnacha 100% (Old Vine)
Production: 500 Cases made – 200 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Emili Esteve
Ageing: 12 months in French Oak Barrels
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Name of Wine: Monastrell Nº 1
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Diego Fernandez)
DO: Valencia (Zone # 8)
Grape Varietal: 100% Monastrell
Production: 2,000 Cases made – 1,500 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Diego Fernandez
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tank
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Name of Wine: Monastrell Nº 2
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Salvador Poveda)
DO: Alicante (Zone # 8)
Grape Varietal: 100% Monastrell
Production: 2,300 Cases made – 1,500 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Salvador Poveda
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tank
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Name of Wine: Monastrell Nº 3
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Diego Fernandez)
DO: La Mancha (Zone # 7)
Grape Varietal: 100% Monastrell
Production: 2,000 Cases made – 1,500 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Diego Fernandez
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tank
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Name of Wine: Monastrell Nº 4
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Luis Perez)
DO: Bullas (Zone # 8)
Grape Varietal: 100% Monastrell
Production: 2,200 Cases made – 1,100 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Luis Perez
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tank
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Name of Wine: Monastrell Nº 5
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Araceli Gonzalez)
DO: Yecla (Zone # 8)
Grape Varietal: 100% Monastrell
Production: 2,100 Cases made – 1,350 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Araceli Gonzalez
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tank
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Name of Wine: Zestos 2005
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Manuel Martinez)
DO: Madrid (Zone # 7)
Grape Varietals: 50% Tempranillo, 50% Garnacha
Production: 30,000 Cases made – 10,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Manuel and Gregorio Martinez
Ageing: Stainless steel tanks
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Name of Wine: Zestos Especial 2005
Producer: Vinos Sin-Ley (Manuel Martinez)
DO: Madrid (Zone # 7)
Grape Varietals: 85% Tempranillo, 15% Syrah
Production: 10,000 Cases made- 7,000 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Manuel and Gregorio Martinez
Ageing: Stainless Steel Tanks
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