Alcor is elaborated with Syrah 52%, Garnacha 21%, Cabernet Sauvignon 12%, Marcelan 9% and Monastrell 7%. Aged during 18 months and maturation in new French oak barrels. 40% is fined with egg white before filtering.
What the critics say...
Robert Parker: 92 points(01/05/2011)
Can Grau Vell makes one wine represented by the 2007 Alcor, a blend of 51% Syrah, 21% Garnatxa, with the balance Marselan, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Monastrell aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak. It is deep purple in color with an inviting nose of smoky oak, mineral, incense, leather, lavender, and assorted black fruits. In the glass its power is on display with densely packed black fruits, plenty of tannin, impeccable balance, and a lengthy finish. All the right stuff is present but 5-7 years of patience will be required. Its drinking window will extend from 2017 to 2027.
Peñin Guide: 93 points(01/01/2012)
Intense cherry red colour. On complex, expressive, varietal, fine cocoa, chocolate, creamy oak. On palate, powerful, full-bodied, fruity, greasy, tasty.
Pairing: Beef, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Roasts, Stews.
The technical management of the winery Can Grau Vell is provided by the Perez Ovejero family, and works the winery Mas Martinet. The winery is located in the town of Els Hostalets de Pierola, 2 km northeast of El Bruc (45km from Barcelona). Mountain estate between 350 and 450 m. of... altitude above sea level. Aprox are about 6500 plants per hectare and planted varieties are Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monastrell and Marcel.
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