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Bodegas Abanico
Bodegas Abanico

Bodegas Abanico

  • Producer Bodegas Abanico
  • Country Spain
  • Region Ribera Del Duero
Portfolio

About this Winery

Catherism in Castilla Leon was introduced by those pilgrims from Occitania who left France to follow the way of St James to Santiago. It is said that these Cathars had their own symbol, a cross of three arms in which were driven three large stakes. The term “Cather”, originates in the Greek, Katharois, meaning “Pure.” This origin is in turn reflected in the purity and authenticity of our wine from the privileged area of Ribera del Duero, Gumiel de Mercado, an ancient winemaking area full of subterranean cellars cut out of rock. The vines used for Cathar are planted at 829 m above sea level and are low yielding about 2.5kgs per vine. The harvest is carried out in October by hand and grapes delivered to the winery in cases of 16kg. Before entering the tanks, a rigorous manual selection separates the best quality grapes that will be used for the wines. The Cathar wines are made in modern facilities in which gravity is used during every step of the winemaking process. This ensures that the most important component, the grapes, is protected as much as possible. During fermentation, temperature is controlled through water showers. Maceration times of 16-18 days are designed to maximise the fruit expression and grapes are crushed in a low-capacity, vertical press to avoid over extraction. Post fermentation, a careful selection by tasting determines for which wine each of the tanks will be destined.

Wine Portfolio

Cathar

Cathar

  • VARIETAL: Roble (Tempranillo)
  • APPELLATION: Ribera Del Duero
  • TASTING NOTES:
    On the nose there is a backdrop of cherry and plums with added spice and leather. On the palate it is a medium to full-bodied, silky smooth style.

Description

100% Tempranillo, 25 years old vines from Finca de Revillalcepo.  Aged 6 months french oak.

Cathar

Cathar

  • VARIETAL: Crianza (Tempranillo)
  • APPELLATION: Ribera Del Duero
  • TASTING NOTES:
    Purple-colored, it offers up notes of cedar, smoke, mineral, and blackberry. With an elegant personality, ample silky, spicy fruit, good depth and a long finish.

Description

100% Tempanillo, 42 yr old bush vines from Finca Carrabuenaentrada.  Aged 15 months in french oak. 

Cathar

Cathar

  • VARIETAL: Reserva (Tempranillo)
  • APPELLATION: Ribera Del Duero
  • TASTING NOTES:
    It offers up aromas of toast, lavender, elderberry, blackberry, and incense. Dense and layered on the palate, spice notes emerge along with a hint of black liquorice. With lots of structure it has ample fruit to match.

Description

100% Tempanillo, 42 yr old bush vines from Finca Carrabuenaentrada.  The Cathar Reserva is only produced during exceptional vintages.  Aged 15 months in french oak.