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Celler Vilafranca

Emili Esteve, Winemaker
Emili Esteve, Winemaker


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Celler Vilafranca Information Sheet
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Country of Origin: Spain
Location: Valencia
People: Vine Growers, Owners | Emili Esteve, Winemaker
Supplier: www.oleimports.com


Celler Vilafranca is owned by 100 associated grape growers. Consisting of 2053 acres of vineyards, comprising 3% of the entire Penedes DO.

Location: Zone 5, northeast Spain, a few miles south of Barcelona in the Alt Penedes sub-region of the Penedes DO. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, at 577ft. the vineyards and the winery are located in the town of Vilafranca del Penedes. Where vines, which existed prior to the 4th century BC, were introduced by the Ancient Greeks.

Climate: The average temperature between April and October is 66'F higher than the standard in Zone 5, and with rainfall amounts of 24 inches annually. The higher temperatures induce greater amounts of sugar, while the altitude and rainfall, give greater acid levels, balancing each other, while improving the freshness and the aromas of the wines.

Soil: The topsoil is limestone and sand. The sand provides good drainage into the deeper water-retaining clay subsoil layers, nourishing the vine when necessary. The vines root systems are able to penetrate up to 30 feet through the deep soil in search of water, particularly in times of drought. These soils are relatively poor in organic matter, giving to lower yields per vine, resulting in greater skin to juice ratio per berry. This results in greater intensity and concentration of flavors.

What makes Casteller wines unique? Celler Vilafranca owns 3% of the vine lands within the Penedes wine D.O., resulting in superior quality grapes wine at an amazing price point. Casteller Wines are superb values. Celler Vilafranca's large estate holdings is to a great advantage, allowing them to select the finest grapes from their 2000 plus acres of vines, producing consistent quality wines year after year.


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Celler Vilafranca NV Casteller Cava Net Price Reviews Downloads
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Celler Vilafranca NV Casteller Cava
Rating: 87

A terrific value in inexpensive sparkling wine, this crisp, elegant, refreshing, zesty white exhibits citrus-like aromas and flavors, light body, excellent purity, and a persistent effervescence. Enjoy this delicious sparkler over the next year.

- The Wine Advocate (6/1/2005)

Celler Vilafranca NV Casteller Cava Rose
Rating: 88

The non-vintage Casteller Rose Cava is made from 70% Trepat and 30% Garnacha. Dark pink in color, it offers strawberry and floral aromas, ripe flavors and excellent length. If there is a better value in Rose bubbly, I’d like to know about it.

- The Wine Advocate (2/1/2007)

Celler Vilafranca NV Casteller Cava Rose
Rating: 87

Bright pink. Clean and racy on the nose, showing a pretty mix of citrus and red berry qualities. Juicy and deep in red fruit flavor, with good weight and a lush, creamy mousse. Finishes nervy and bright, with good persistence to the crisp strawberry and raspberry flavors.

- International Wine Cellar (10/1/2006)