Bodegas Canopy - Castillo de Belarfonso 2017
Spain
Red
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90+/100
Robert Parker
"The accessible Grenache 2017 Castillo de Belarfonso has been made from grapes from the village of Real de San Vicente, one of the villages in the Sierra de Gredos within the Méntrida appellation. It has a brilliant ruby color and a sparkling nose with intense aromas of red fruits and spices. It's an excellent introduction to the wines of Gredos. I really liked it, it overcomes the effect of the warm vintage and offers good freshness." A magnificent, fresh Grenache!
Features
Estate
Bodegas Canopy
Cuvée
Castillo de Belarfonso
Vintage
2017
Designation
DO Mendria
Region
Spain
Grape varieties
100% Grenache noir
Terroirs
Granitic soils at 750 metres altitude
Viticulture
Organic farming and biodynamic techniques
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole stalks are crushed at the foot to encourage gentle extraction.
Breeding
6 months in 2-wine barrels.
Alcohol content
14,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with purple highlights
Nose
Very elegant, with notes of raspberry and dried herbs enhanced by mineral touches.
Mouth
Plenty of freshness while retaining great complexity
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2025
Production
16,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to cold meats and meats, lamb curry, grilled meats...
Bodegas Canopy
Castilla la Mancha
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2018 guide) 90+/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The accessible Grenache 2017 Castillo de Belarfonso has been made from grapes from the village of Real de San Vicente, one of the Sierra de Gredos villages within the Méntrida appellation. It has a brilliant ruby color and a sparkling nose with intense aromas of red fruits and spices. It's an excellent introduction to the wines of Gredos. I liked it a lot, it overcomes the effect of the warm vintage and offers good freshness.
About the domain :
I've had a selection of very fine Canopy wines sampled several times. The wines are always fresh, even in a sunny vintage like 2015. The vines are worked organically, the fermentations are all carried out with indigenous yeasts, and the wines are aged in two- or three-wine barrels, with a preference for large containers, which helps to round out the tannins without marking the wines. A very high-level domaine, with wines that perfectly reflect the vintage and their chosen terroir.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 6 reviews
Note and review by M. PATRICE P. Published on 18/05/2019
13/20. Not very concentrated. bitter palate and finish. rather disappointing.
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Note and review by M. JOEL V. Published on 28/04/2019
new bottle, excellent with 5-hour oven-braised beef
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS J. Published on 15/04/2019
That's it....
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN F. Published on 10/05/2022
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Note and review by M. FLORENT B. Published on 02/09/2019
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Note and review by M. REGIS G. Published on 02/05/2019
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