Acústic Celler - Braó - 2015 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Brao 2015

Name: Acústic Celler - Braó - 2019
Brand: Valade & Transandine
Price: 37.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Acoustic Celler

$37.00

Complexity, richness and elegance in this magnificent Catalan vintage.

Spain

Vin Red

14%

Viticulture

10 years +

85% Carignan, 15% Grenache

750ml
Set of 3 bottles (75cl)

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This wine is the result of a selection of old vineyards from 60 to 95 years old, which produce a really low yield. This wine is a tribute to these ancient vineyards because it is thanks to their work and suffering that the creation of superb wines like Braó is possible. Braó was a word widely used in the past in the countryside and means "valor, courage, strength" like these vineyards which are still there after all these years, fighting against everything to offer their rare and unique fruit . Of organic origin, the selection of grapes is made by hand in the vineyard. The wine is fermented using native yeasts and then aged for 11 months in oak barrels . There is no filtration during bottling to maintain the natural expression of the fruit. This cuvée composed mainly of Carignan and a little Grenache , expresses seductive aromas of plum , cherry, blackberry and wild strawberries , complemented by nuances of thyme, rosemary, cocoa and espresso. The palate is rich, deep, elegant with a velvety texture and pleasant mineral and balsamic nuances . The length is superb.

Where are we traveling?

Catalonia

Catalonia’s capital, Barcelona, is Spain’s second-largest city and home to one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean. This seaside location has certainly benefited the region’s wine industry throughout history, as have the millions of tourists who flock to the city each year. Catalonia is considered distinct from other Spanish wine regions due to the versatility of its wine styles. France exerts a strong influence on two of its best-known wines, the sparkling Champagne-style Cava and its red table wines, which have similar characteristics to those produced in Roussillon, just across the Pyrenees. Not surprisingly, given its geographical location, Catalonia’s climate is strongly Mediterranean, with warm coastal areas experiencing moderate rainfall. The interior is more like the arid plateaus of central Spain, although there are many cooler areas between the foothills and on high ground where the region's trademark Cava is grown. These include Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo and some Chardonnay.

The sub-region: Montsant

Montsant is a wine region in Catalonia, northern Spain. This gently rolling region was once classified as a sub-region of Tarragona, but local winemakers felt that the high-altitude vineyards of the area had earned it recognition as a DOC in its own right. As a result, the Montsant Designation of Origin was created in 2001, named after the Montsant massif ("sacred mountain") that dominates the region's landscape. Montsant's most prized vineyards are located on steeply sloping terraces, often interspersed with pine, almond and olive trees (the region is also known for its excellent olive oils). Here, the vines benefit from intense Mediterranean sunshine during the day and relatively cool temperatures at night. This high diurnal temperature variation encourages the development of complex aromas in the grapes, while preserving vital acidity. Praise for Montsant's quality wines is growing louder as the international market becomes increasingly aware of the region's potential.

The little history of the country

Spain

The history of wine in Spain is so old that no one really knows who brought the first vines to the region. When the Phoenicians arrived some 3,000 years ago and founded the present-day cities of Cádiz and Jerez, viticulture was well established and Spanish wines were widely marketed throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa. You could say that Spain is a wine miracle. After years spent away from the world of fine wines, she is today a major player. Investment and ambition in the vineyards and cellars results in increasingly rich and complex (often very alcoholic) and spicy reds which are increasingly appreciated by international consumers. Proud to have more land devoted to vines than any other country, Spain is only beginning to capitalize on this resource consistently. Spain is an anarchic tangle of regions and sub-regions, just as its landscape is an anarchic tangle of incredibly raw landscapes. A glance at a map reveals the climatic diversity among Spain's many wine regions, from the soggy green vineyards of Galicia on the northern Atlantic coast to the toasty vineyards of southeastern the Mediterranean. Spain's saving grace, in terms of viticulture, is the average altitude of its vineyards, above 600 meters. A large part of Spanish vineyards therefore manage to produce grapes of good color and acidity simply because night temperatures are relatively low and the grapes do not ripen until the end of a sufficiently long growing period. But there is real treasure to be found for those willing to dig and, now that a class of connoisseurs has developed in Spain, all manner of ambitious investors have done their part to change the image of Spanish wine . Today, a new generation of winemakers has quietly begun making spectacular wines and experimenting with grape varieties that would have been unthinkable just a short time ago. Wine remains an important commodity and is an integral part of Spanish culture.