Castell d'Encus

At 1,000 meters above sea level, the vineyards in Castell d’Encus, the Priory Appeal, Catalonia, are a serious challenge, accompanied by snow and temperatures threatening the plantations with frost. Raül Bobet is the owner and winemaker. He chooses the place in search of a cool climate to compensate for the effects of global warming experienced by traditional Spanish appeals and, accordingly, plants cold-resistant varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semilon, Riesling and Albarino. In the struggle for survival and with great care, the grapes from these young vines make complex and nuanced wines. Luis Gutiérrez, a famous wine critic, named them the most exciting new wines in all of Spain.