Bodegas Piqueras

Bodeas Piqueras - Spain

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The Denomination of Origen Almansa lies about 100 kilometres inland from Valencia and Alicante, east of Albacete. It is an area of 10,000 hectares and the vineyards lie 700 metres above sea level. The soil, basically calcareous, and climate, extreme continental with cold winters and hot summers, are ideal for the cultivation of the Tempranillo (known locally as the Cencibel), Monastrell and Garnacha Tintorera grape varieties. The average annual rainfall, 410 mm, is low and together with the cold winter and spring nights results in a low yield and grapes of excellent quality.

Bodegas Piqueras was founded in 1915 by Mario Bonete. Bottling began in 1961, followed by a successful export market. His son, Juan Pablo Bonete, having studied oenology and worked closely alongside his father, eventually took over as proprietor and winemaker, assisted by his brother Angel - their main objective being to produce eminent wines in limited quantities. Piqueras is a medium-sized producer with 190 hectares of its own vineyards and another 500 hectares contracted from growers. The annual production of red wine is 800,000 litres. In 2002, they moved into a new and purpose-built bodega in Almansa designed and equipped to produce top quality, modern wines.

Castillo de Almansa Coleccion

Ref: 70310

Price: £8.11

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Another star from the Piqueras winery. A Rioja wine is all but denomination. Gentle use of oak adds weight and depth to the fruit and good vanilla toast nose.

50% Verdejo and 50% Sauvignon Blanc.

Vibrant, pale lemon yellow colour. Pronounced fruity citrus, lemons, lime and peach nose. Very clean, fresh, zesty acidity, intense citrus/lime fruit with tropical notes and grass flavours on palate. Pleasantly persistent finish.

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Castillo de Almansa Reserva

Ref: 70320

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The Castillo de Almansa Reserva is made from 70 per-cent Tempranillo and 30 per-cent Monastrol grapes and matured in American oak casks for 12 months and then 10 months in bottle.

Nose :deep, intense, seductive, damson plums, red peppers, herbs and cassis nose.

Palate : rich, velvety softness, concentrated crushed blackcurrant and wild berry fruit, cassis, black pepper fill the palate, balancing well with the tannins and leaving an enduring, delicious and lengthy aftertaste.

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Castillo de Almansa Rosado

Ref: 70340

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Spanish Rose made from 100 per cent Syrah for a fuller, richer flavour.

100% Syrah from tiny yields (1.5 kilos per vine). Vibrant, striking bright strawberry colour. Pronounced, redberry fruit on nose. Fresh, vibrant, rounded with good body and generous summerfruits, raspberries, strawberries opening up. Good clean acidity with pleasant lingering finish.

Serve chilled - ideal with barbecue and spicy food.

'Selected best Spanish Rosé at Off Licence News 2005 Tasting of New Wave Spanish Wines from over 700 wines tasted’ (Tim Atkin)
OLN 2007 - in Top 100 New Wave Spanish Wines

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Valcanto Syrah

Ref: 70341

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100% Syrah. Maceration took place for 7 days at 25deg.C, and malolactic fermentation in 500 litre oak barrels. It was aged 4 months in American oak barrels. Deep, intense red colour with purple tinges. Sensational ripe red fruit nose beautifully blended with spices and a toastiness from the oak. On the palate it is elegant, full, very smooth and rounded with rich plum and blackberry fruit and firm tannins. It finishes off with a hint of high quality oak. A superb wine at incredible value.

Customers tasting notes

"Elegant nose. Deep purple, greenish on back palate. Very full in the mouth with good legs in the glass. Plummy taste with lots of fruit suggesting a long life.

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Valcanto Monestrol

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100% Monastrell aged 4 months in American oak barrels. Deep purple colour with abundant blueberry and blackberry fruit on the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, it has excellent concentration and length.

Monastrell is a red, sweet and productive grape. It produces wines with a deep colour and considerable alcoholic content. It is mainly found in Murcia (52%), Alicante, Albacete and Valencia and it is considered a main variety in DOs such as Almansa, Valencia and Yecla.

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Bodegas Piqueras Cellar and Vineyards

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In 1999 it was decided to build a new cellar on the outskirts of town which would meet the present and future needs of the winery .

Our new 7,000 sq. metre cellar was opened in 2002 Bodegas Piqueras are especially proud of the 1,500 sq. metre ageing room whose temperature and humidity are constantly controlled by computer, and which currently holds more than 3,000 barrels of American and French oak. The cellar also boasts the latest technology in wine making equipment and a magnificent tasting receptions room .

Its soil, basically chalky, and its climate, extreme continental, extreme continental, are ideal for the cultivation of highly concentrated wines. "Bodegas Piqueras" traditionally keeps in constant contact with its regular growers to control over 500 hectares of vineyard devoted to the production of "Monastrell" , "Tempranillo" and Grenache / Garnacha Tintorera" grape varieties.

Moreover, the cellar bought 190 hectares of farmland in 2000 , where it has already planted "Cabernet Sauvignon" , "Syrah" and "Merlot" for its red wines, "Verdejo" and "Sauvignon" for its white wines . This move enables us to have greater resources from which to make a wider variety of wines and more complex coupages .

History or Bodegas Piqueras

Bodegas Piqueras was founded in 1915 . Our first bottled wine was released in 1961. Under the protective cover of the recently created Denominación de Origin Almansa (regulatory body controlling wine production in the area - set up in 1975) , we were the first winery in the area to invest in oak barrels - buying a hundred, 300 litre oak casks.

A new era for our cellar began in 1987 when we started exporting our wines, and has led to enormous changes in the winery. In a relatively short time , we have established our brands in several world markets .

Today our wines can be found in 17 countries and exports represent 70 % of our bottled wine production.

The Cellar

In 1999 it was decided to build a new cellar on the outskirts of town which would meet the present and future needs of the winery .

Our new 7,000 sq. metre cellar was opened in 2002 .We are especially proud of the 1,500 sq. metre ageing room whose temperature and humidity are constantly controlled by computer, and which currently holds more than 3,000 barrels of American and French oak. The cellar also boasts the latest technology in wine making equipment and a magnificent tasting – receptions room .

The Vineyards

Its soil, basically chalky, and its climate, extreme continental, extreme continental, are ideal for the cultivation of highly concentrated wines. "Bodegas Piqueras" traditionally keeps in constant contact with its regular growers to control over 500 hectares of vineyard devoted to the production of "Monastrell" , "Tempranillo" and Grenache / Garnacha Tintorera" grape varieties.

Moreover, the cellar bought 190 hectares of farmland in 2000 , where it has already planted "Cabernet Sauvignon" , "Syrah" and "Merlot" for its red wines, "Verdejo" and "Sauvignon" for its white wines . This move enables us to have greater resources from which to make a wider variety of wines and more complex coupages .

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Castillo de Almansa Coleccion

Castillo de Almansa Reserva

Castillo de Almansa Rose

Valcanto Syrah

Valcanto Monestrol

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