{"product_id":"2024-celler-del-roure-vermell-liberty","title":"2024 Celler del Roure, `Vermell` - Liberty","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eCeller del Roure founder Pablo Calatayud is part of a new generation of Spanish winegrowers championing traditional methods and forgotten regions. He is a proud member of the ‘Futuro Viñador’, a pioneering group of producers including Telmo Rodríguez, Pepe Raventós and José Maria Vicente. Together they are transforming the Spanish wine scene, using Spain’s treasure trove of old vines and indigenous varieties to produce modern expressions of variety and site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003ePablo started Celler del Roure in 2000 with a few tanks and barrels in a corner of his father’s furniture workshop. He became increasingly fascinated with local Valencian varieties, especially Mandó. “If one farmer had 300 kilos of Mando, I paid him with 600 of something else in order to get the finest fruit.” Pablo’s early wines were made in tiny quantities, but quickly attracted the attention of local sommeliers. “Valencia has wonderful culinary traditions and restaurants, but for a long time there was no Valencian wine on restaurant wine lists. I had to change this”, explains Pablo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eIn 2006 Pablo bought an estate in Moixent. Tucked behind the Serra Grossa, 70 miles southwest of Valencia, the property dates back to the seventeenth century. On discovering its original cellar with stone lagars and buried clay amphorae (‘tinajas’ in Spanish) in great condition, Pablo started experimenting. He became convinced that indigenous varieties like Mandó, Arcos and Verdil were better suited to traditional practices. Today the wines are made with minimal intervention, using native yeasts and old amphorae. Talented young winemaker Paco Senis, who also owns a wine bar and restaurant in Valencia, is in charge of production. The estate comprises 65 hectares of certified organic vineyards planted at 600 metres above sea level. The elevation as well as cooling easterly winds help moderate this warm, Mediterranean region, resulting in grapes with remarkable freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e‘Cullerot’ is a white blend of Macabeo, Verdil, Malvasia and Pedro Ximénez. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in amphorae for six months, it is balanced and fresh with lovely texture. As Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate) attests, “the quality transcends the price.” ‘Les Prunes’ is a rosé made from 100% Mandó. Direct pressed into tank for spontaneous fermentation, and then racked into amphorae to complete fermentation and age for six months, this charming rosé is bone-dry with crisp acidity and fresh berry flavours. ‘Vermell’, a blend of Mandó, Arcos and Garnacha Tintorera, has a pretty nose, with crunchy red berry fruit and herbal flavours. ‘Safra’ and ‘Parotet’ are different blends of Mandó and Arcos, with 30% whole bunch in the fermentation. ‘Safra’, the Mandó dominant blend, has wonderful vibrancy and elegant tannins. ‘Parotet’, the Arcos dominant blend which benefits from additional time in amphorae, has a bit more weight and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eAll the Celler del Roure wines display a very distinctive freshness. They are authentic expressions of traditional Valencian varieties that belie tired stereotypes of over-oaked and over-extracted Spanish wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe estate comprises of 65 hectares of certified-organic vineyards, planted at 600 metres above sea level. The grapes are sourced from the lowest part of the estate, where the soil is the most fertile, resulting in higher yields. The vines are grown on clay and sandy loam soils, from vines aged between 20 and 40 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe 2024 harvest was significantly impacted by a Dana event in October which caused widespread flooding and agricultural losses with some areas seeing a reduction of 30% in yields. This year was difficult with continued inconsistent weather, however through clever canopy management and additional work in the vineyard meant the grapes remained healthy with good concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiPaper-root MuiAccordion-root accordion_accordion__I9cut Mui-expanded MuiAccordion-rounded MuiPaper-elevation1 MuiPaper-rounded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-root MuiCollapse-entered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiCollapse-wrapperInner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiAccordionDetails-root\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe grapes were hand picked into 15kg crates and destemmed before maceration took place in stainless steel for around 10 days. Malolactic fermentation also took place in stainless steel tanks, before the wine was aged for six months in 2,800 litre ‘tinajas’ (clay amphorae).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn easy-drinking, elegant wine with crunchy red fruit, a subtle spice and a pretty nose. Smooth tannins and brilliant acidity, this wine is an excellent introduction to the style of wines produced at Celler del Roure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56583664271738,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/botvermell_altacalidad_NV__250x500_aac6d410-9752-47c9-89c6-9db30a16fa7d.png?v=1770993824","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2024-celler-del-roure-vermell-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}