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Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Chardonnay

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:20 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13,5%
Residual sugar 2,4 g/l
Total acidity 6,8 g/l

APPEARANCE
Light straw yellow with golden reflections.

NOSE
Aroma of red apples, green plums and a touch of brioche and toasted coconut.

PALATE
Full and dry, with a rounded mouthfeel and good length.

AGEING
The wine undergo malolactic fermentation and is then stored in French oak barrels, both new and used, for 10 months.

PAIRING
Pasta and seafood such as Ravioli stuffed with crab and ricotta with basil pesto. And cheeses such as camembert, goat cheese and fontina.

RATINGS

3.9

Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 20 May 2021 04:07:10 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual sugar 2.8 g/l
Total acidity 5.8 g/l
pH 3.6

APPEARANCE
Color is dark ruby and concentrated.

NOSE
On the nose aromas of strawberries and raspberries combine with darker fruit and are integrated with tertiary oaky spices.

PALATE
On the palate the wine is medium bodied, with an elegant structure. Tannins are soft but impart a grip and enhance drinkability, with structure and potential to evolve.

AGEING
The wine was drained in a mix of new and second use American barrels for 10 months.

PAIRING
Idealy served with food with a touch of spice, such as crispy duck, pulled pork or seared salmon. Perfect paring with mushrooms risotto, cooked beetroot dishes or ones that contain figs. Goat cheese as well.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or keep for the next 3 to 5 years.

RATINGS

3.9

Casas del Bosque La Cantera Sauvignon Blanc

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:39:35 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13,5%
Residual sugar 1,9 g/l
Total acidity 7.8 g/l

APPEARANCE
Pale straw color with green reflections.

NOSE
The aromatic sensation is defined, pristine, pure and intense, based on grapefruit notes combined with passion fruit and boxtree.

PALATE
The taste is dominated by tropical and citrusy notes, with a vertical and dynamic acidic sensation that emulates a sense of direction on the palate.

AGEING
All components undergo 2 months of élevage on inactivated yeasts before blending.

PAIRING
Ideally served with shellfish like oysters or with grilled fish. Herbs like chives, cilantro or parsley. Green olives, chutney and all types of goat’s cheese. Try it with aromatic and spicy Asian cuisine as well.

RATINGS

90pts

4.1

Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Syrah

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 06:23:22 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 1.095 g/l
Total acidity 6.6 g/l
pH 3.5

APPEARANCE
Deep garnet in colour with a purple hue.

NOSE
A cooler vintage that showcases more the dark fruits instead of the red ones. Black
olives and meaty notes well combine with tertiary scent of goudron and toffee. A floral note, reminiscent of violet, shows up after some second from opening.

PALATE
Vibrant, alive, elegant cool climate Syrah. Smooth tannins with a clean and a clean finish. Will reward careful cellaring.

AGEING
The wine was drained to French oak barrels (20% new) for 12 months.

PAIRING
Fatty meat such as lamb ribs or lamb shank, accompanied with roasted potatoes and rosemary and pepper.

RATINGS

4.1

Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc Reserva

Vinum Lector Staff — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:52:50 +0000

The cool, maritime climate of this estate vineyard in the Casablanca region preserves the natural aromatics and bright acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc. A versatile, food-friendly wine with a crisp, clean finish and refreshing citrus notes that call for grilled seafood or a summery plate of pesto-topped pasta. For more info, visit Root:1 website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note