The wines of Clos Figueras are true gems, thanks to a privileged soil and a vision the Cannan family had back in 1997, when they were among the first to arrive in a region that was potentially pure gold
Technical Data Sheet
Winery: Own vineyards, Clos Figueras, Gratallops (Tarragona), hand harvested by hand.
D.O.C. Priorat
Year: 2019
Grade: 14.50%
Varietal: 60% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 10% Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes: Bright ripe cherry red wine with a violet rim denoting youth. Clean and good tear formation. Very present notes of wild red fruit and fine touches of toasted and smoked well integrated. The entry is fresh, sweet and elegant with a persistent passage on the palate.
The entry is fresh, sweet and elegant with a persistent passage on the palate
Serving temperature: 16-18ºC
Serving temperature: 16-18ºC
Making: Fermentation in 2500 liter steel tanks.
Controlled temperature and daily "landscape". Part of the Syrah is fermented with stems.
Maceration lasts two weeks.
Vertical press with gentle pressing.
Aging in French oak barrels of 500 liters. The wine ages for 12 months.
Wine aged for 12 months
Wine Pairing: At Made in Spain Gourmet we recommend it for roast lamb, Iberian acorn-fed ham, wild boar, red meats with sauce, duck, roasts, beef
We recommend it for roast lamb, Iberian acorn-fed ham, wild boar, red meats with sauce, duck, roasts, beef
Steak
The region boasts the coveted DOCa..
Currently, the region boasts the coveted "Denominación de Origen Calificada" designation that in Spain is only shared with Rioja.
The region has the coveted "Denominación de Origen Calificada" designation that in Spain is only shared with Rioja
The Priorat Qualified Designation of Origin is a small mountainous region located in the province of Tarragona. The massif of the Montsant mountain range delimits it to the north, to the west is the mountain range of La Figuera, to the east is the mountain range of Molló and, to the south, the territory opens up following the course of the Siurana river downstream towards the Ebro. The Siurana river and its tributaries are the main geographical artery of the area, and cause a series of valleys and small plains thanks also to the geological sinuosity of the mountain ranges and mountain slopes. In accordance with the legislation of Catalonia regarding the regional administrative division, the territory of the Priorat DOCa falls within a larger administrative delimitation known as "Comarca del Priorat", which also has a part of territory that is not part of the wine-growing Priorat.
The Priorat DOCa is a region of the Priorat region, which has a part of territory that is not part of the wine-growing Priorat
The Priorat Qualified Designation of Origin has an area of 17,629 hectares, of which 2,163.97 are planted with vines and cultivated by 513 winegrowers. Administratively, 9 municipalities are part of the DOCa Priorat: Bellmunt del Priorat, Gratallops, El Lloar, El Molar, La Morera de Montsant (which includes in its term the village of Scala Dei), Poboleda, Porrera, Torroja del Priorat, La Vilella Alta and La Vilella Baixa. In addition, the northern part of the municipality of Falset (the Masos de Falset area) and the eastern part of the municipality of El Molar (Les Solanes del Molar) are also within the boundaries of the DOQ Priorat. La Morera de Montsant, Scala Dei, Gratallops, Torroja del Priorat, Porrera and Poboleda were formerly part of the Priorat de la Cartuja de Scala Dei. The rest were included in the delimitation of the appellation of origin that took place in 1932 and that configures the current territory of the DOCa Priorat. As a result of the expansion of vine cultivation and the quality of its wines, promoted, driven and dominated by the Carthusian monks, the area acquired a worldwide reputation that makes it today one of the most important wine-growing areas in the world
La Finca Clos Figueras
Clos Figueras has an excellent vineyard, with the classic 'llicorella', in the famous gratallops area of the Priorat appellation.
Clos Figueras has an excellent vineyard, with the classic 'llicorella', in the famous gratallops area of the Priorat appellation
The property was acquired in October 1997 by Charlotte and Christopher Cannan on the recommendation of René Barbier, owner of the famous Clos Mogador estate and founder of the "new wave" Priorat movement during the late 1980s. An initial purchase of approximately 10 hectares of abandoned terraces was followed by a new acquisition in 2000 to complete the 18-hectare estate.
Clos Figueras owns an excellent vineyard, with the classic 'llicorella' as the soil where the vines are located, in the famous Gratallops area of the Priorat appellation of qualified origin.
Clos Figueras is located in the Priorat wine region and offers a free guided tour of the winery of the establishment, with wine tasting included. There is also a restaurant and large terrace with tables for dining. All rooms at Clos Figueras have views of the garden or the vineyards and mountains
The original vineyard
The original vineyard was planted with a small plot of old Carignan vines. the rest has been replanted with Grenache, Syrah, a very small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre and Viognier. Subsequently, it was expanded with a second purchase to include around 2,500 old vines of Carignan and Grenache, some of which are more than 60 years old
Selection of the vineyards
Christopher traveled to the Rhone Valley to visit a specialized nursery and select the vines that were then planted to American grafting. Local Grenache Noir was favored, also Syrah, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier. An amusing anecdote related to the purchase of the latter vineyards is that two years after planting the Viognier in March 1998, Christopher received repeated phone calls from René Barbier asking how many Cabernet Sauvignon were purchased because the Cabernet grapes were supposedly not changing color! After careful examination of the leaves, it was discovered that almost all the Cabernet was Viognier! What to do? The supplier, who admitted a mistake, sent 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon vines free of charge. However, when the Cabernet vines arrived, the Viognier looked so healthy that it was decided to leave them where they were and plant the Cabernet elsewhere. As a result Clos Figueras has an excellent dry white wine composed of 65% Viognier complemented by Grenache Blanc and Chenin Blanc planted later.
In early 2000, a group of adjacent vineyard owners agreed to sell their estates to Clos Figueras. The transaction went through without difficulty, this gave us the opportunity to have old Grenache and Carignan which have since been an important ingredient for the prestigious Clos Figueres, the estate's main wine. Altogether we own a total of 18 hectares of one piece of which 12 are planted. The remainder are olive trees or slopes too steep to plant.
The final blend, with the different grape varieties, are chosen by Anne-Joséphine and Christopher Cannan with the advice of Alain Graillot (internationally renowned for his crozes-hermitage wines that he makes in the northern Rhône Valley).
Also the estate has about 135 Arbequina olive trees that contribute to the production of the magnificent Clos Figueres Extra Virgin Olive Oil of the famous Arbequina variety with the control of the Siurana Denomination of Origin (DOP). Many of the trees are over 300 years old. The oil is packaged in an attractive 50 cl. bottle in a dark green container.
The oil is bottled in an attractive 50 cl. bottle in a dark green container
The vineyard has been cultivated with organic practices in mind and is now officially certified by the authorities (CCPAE). The vines are planted at different heights extending down to the Montsant river valley, in cool locations strategically chosen to delay the ripening of the grapes. The views over the wide valley of the Ebro and the mountains as a backdrop are breathtaking and, these protect from the cold north winds. Since March 2015 they have 3 spacious Bed&Breakfast rooms with views of the Priorat mountains
Translated automatically
Other Made in Spain products
