Spanish Wines Importers - Distributors - Selection 2013

D.O. Bierzo
History
The first written reference to the Bierzo region, whose name derives from the pre-Roman city of Bergidum, is from Pliny the Elder. The Romans developed agriculture, introduced new crops including Vitis vinifera vines, and new technology such as the Roman plough. However, the greatest expansion of viticulture was related to the growth of the monasteries, especially the Cistercian order, during the Middle Ages. After centuries of production and after having achieved a good reputation in the markets of Galicia and Asturias, the Bierzo vineyards suffered a terrible blow in the 19th century when the phylloxera plague practically wiped them out. There was a severe economic crisis which forced many people to emigrate. Production was slowly re-established thanks to the technique of grafting onto new world rootstocks and wine production gradually recovered to assume the significant economic role it had played in the past. In 1989 the Bierzo Denominacin de Origen was officially recognised.

Grape varieties
The wines produced under the Bierzo DO must be made only with the varieties that are authorised by the Consejo Regulador (Regulatory Council). Red grapes: Mencia, Garnacha Tintorera, (experimental: Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) White grapes: Doa Blanca, Godello, Palomino, (experimental: Malvasa, Chardonnay, Gewrztraminer) The experimental varieties can only be used for crianza and reserva wines, and may not comprise more than 15%.

2248 NW 82nd Avenue, Doral FL 33122 Office (305) 342-3434 Fax (305) 591-6901

Bodega Martnez Yebra

History
Founded in 1975, our Bodega is located in Villadecanes, a village situated in the geographical heart of the Bierzo European Protected Designation of Origin, to which it belongs from its foundation. El Bierzo, a natural region of Castilla y Len, occupies the north-western of the province of Len and is considered one of the optimal zones for the production of wine in the Iberian Peninsula due to its climate conditions (Mediterranean microclimate with softer temperatures that in the bordering zones ) as well as for the peculiarities of its soils. Our wines (Godellos whites and Mencas reds) are commercialized exclusively under the Viadecanes and Tres Racimos brands.

La Bodega
The Bodega cultivates 28 Has. of the Menca variety, the autochthonous grape of our region. This variety of grape is almost solely cultivated in El Bierzo. Our vineyards, all of them of more than 60 years old, are perfectly situated to guarantee the exposure to the sun. The resulting fruit provides us with a high alcoholic degree, good extract, ideal acidity and an intense aroma. In our Bodega, with capacity to elaborate 400.000 quality bottles, the stainless steel deposits for controlled fermentation are combined with others made of concrete re-dressed in epoxi resin, destined to store the wine when in rest with a stable temperature. The process is completed with wooden deposits and casks made of French oak.

2248 NW 82nd Avenue, Doral FL 33122 Office (305) 342-3434 Fax (305) 591-6901

Bod. Martnez Yebra Viadecanes Tres Racimos 2009

WInERY nAME: WInEMAkER: ALTITuDE: SOIL:

TASTING NOTES
AppeArAnce Deep ruby, medium intensity. nose The nose displays small berry fruit preserve and hints of coconut on a mineral background. pAlAte Mouth filling velvety tannins, rich yet fresh with lasting acidity. It is loaded with concentrated fruit. Old vine Mencia at its best.

Bod. Martnez Yebra Juan Jose Martinez Yebra Spain

ORIGIn: APPELATIOn: LOCATIOn: VARIE TIES: AGE OF VInES: VInEYARDS: FARMInG:

512 meters Quartz & slate Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. 4 Months in oak barrels French and American oak 34.000 Bottles
PRODuC TIOn: BARREL T YPE: AGInG: VInIFICATIOn:

D.O. Bierzo Bierzo

Mencia

80 years old Estate

ALCOHOL STREnGTH TOTAL ACIDITY VOLATIL ACIDITY

Sustainable

14.85%

5.25 gr/l

0.56 gr/l 6,500 kg

RESIDuAL SuGARS

MAx YIELD PER HA

1.52 gr/l

2248 NW 82nd Avenue, Doral FL 33122 Office (305) 342-3434 Fax (305) 591-6901

Bod. Martnez Yebra

Viadecanes Tinto Mencia Crianza 2009
WInERY nAME: WInEMAkER: ALTITuDE: SOIL:

TASTING NOTES
AppeArAnce Deep dark cherry color, purple rim. nose On the nose a roasted character mingles with dark berries and vanilla toast. pAlAte Great balance on the palate. Bright with berries and cherries in brandy underlined with hints of coffee. Tannins are fine and finish is long. Power packed yet elegant. AccolADes Vintage 2003 -Gran Sarcillo de Oro in 2009

Bod. Martnez Yebra Juan Jose Martinez Yebra Spain

ORIGIn: APPELATIOn: LOCATIOn: VARIE TIES: AGE OF VInES: VInEYARDS: FARMInG:

512 meters Quartz & slate Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. 12 Months in oak barrels French and American oak 14.000 Bottles
PRODuC TIOn: BARREL T YPE: AGInG: VInIFICATIOn:

D.O. Bierzo Bierzo

Mencia

80 years old Estate

ALCOHOL STREnGTH TOTAL ACIDITY VOLATIL ACIDITY

Sustainable

15.09% 1.41 gr/l

4.92 gr/l

0.09 gr/l 6,500 kg

RESIDuAL SuGARS

MAx YIELD PER HA

2248 NW 82nd Avenue, Doral FL 33122 Office (305) 342-3434 Fax (305) 591-6901