Description
Comprised of ten artisanal wineries from across Spain’s major wine regions, Gil Family Estates takes a small-production approach to winegrowing, focusing on organic farming and native varietals. Each wine is distinctive, reflecting the soil type and climate of its respective region, as well as the unique touch of the winemaker. Located south of Barcelona in El Molar, Tarragona, Cellers Can Blau—a solar-powered winery—is the Gil Family’s most distinctive project in terms of varietals and soil types. Cellers Can Blau only produces three red blends, all sourced from their estate vineyards. The grapes are dry farmed, without any pesticides or herbicides. The resulting wines are complex, with notable mineral characteristics, due in large part to the remarkable slate soils that make this area unique.
Cellers Can Blau has 86 acres of vineyards planted on the sloping hillside of the Sierra de Montsant, at an altitude of 2,000 feet. The vines are on average 40-years-old, and consist of just three varietals: Mazuelo—or Cariñena (Carignan), Garnacha (Grenache), and Syrah. Each is planted in soils to which they best adapt, naturally enhancing the personality of each grape. The Carignan is planted in sandy and clay soils; the Garnacha is planted in slate soils (known locally as llicorella), and the Syrah—in limestone soils. ‘Blau Verd’ is an unspecified blend of hand-harvested Carignan and Grenache, fermented in stainless steel, before being transferred to French oak barrels for aging.
Vivid garnet color. Rich scents of dark berry compote and baking spices. The palate is medium bodied with flavors of fresh blackberry, blueberry and black raspberry fruit. Well-balanced with fresh, fruity acidity and softly polished tannins. The finish is long, and fruit laced with a touch of exotic spice. Certified Vegan.
