Vina Elena, Finca CQ
Country: Spain Region: Jumilla
Varietal: Monastrell Vintage: 2022
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Vina Elena
Description:
A deeply personal project from Elena Pacheco and Isio Ramos, Bruma is an exciting interpretation of Jumilla and brings lightness, complexity and elegance to this hot, arid, and often monolithic region.
Viña Elena is in Estrecho de Marín, a valley surrounded by low-lying mountains in the southern end of Jumilla, where the elevation is around 400 metres, the lowest in the DO. The family grows around 100 hectares of vines out of which 47 are rented; the rest are their own.
In 2014, Elena partnered with consultant and wine distributor Isio Ramos to launch Bruma del Estrecho de Marín. The idea behind this interesting terroir-driven project is to showcase sites and vineyards with varying soils, elevation and vine age. Around 55.000 bottles are produced altogether.
For Finca CQ’s wine, they selected a vineyard with deep sandy soils and low levels of active lime planted with vigorous, deep-rooted Monastrell vines that produce fresh, balanced grapes. The northwest-facing vineyard stops the grapes from over-ripening during hot, dry summers to make a wine that displays great elegance and depth.
Tasting Note:
Fruit-driven, silky and delicate on the palate yet powerful at the same time. A wine with true Mediterranean typicity reflecting the place from which it comes, and deliciously balanced dark fruit, underlying fresh acidity and long, long, long finish.
Food Matches:
A versatile wine which pairs well with any meat or fish dishes, and can hold up to robustly flavoured sauces.
