Castell del Remei Oda 2008 is made from a blend of Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Tempranillo 15% and Syrah 10%. Aging during 12 months in French and American oak barrels. The winery is one of the oldest in Spain, owned by the Cusiné family, pioneer in the introduction of French grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tasting notes: Dark cherry red colour, crimson rim. On nose, scents of oak wood, black fruit (plum and blackberry), vanilla and jam. On palate, milky and expresso hints; lingering, subtle and sumptuous. Tasty final.
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Peñin Guide: 90 points(01/01/2012)
Cherry red colour, garnet rim. Intense bouquet, ripe fruit, wild herbs, creamy oak, sweet spices. On palate, powerful, tasty, intense.
Pairing: Aged Cheese, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Legume, Roasts, Stews.
Castell del Remei is located in the municipal district of Penelles, in the province of Lleida, and falls within the Costers del Segre DO. Located in Western Catalonia, the estate is 120 km from Barcelona and 40 km from Lleida among the cities of Tàrrega and Balaguer.
Situaded at 300... metres above sea level in La Noguera conty, distingishes by its calcareous and granite soils with Continental climate particularly sparse in rainfall, with cold winters and hot summers.
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