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FEATURED IN THE MAY 2016 SPAIN BOOK-AZINE Special Promotion Learn Spanish Wine from the Experts here are a few exceptional countries where the grapes are ideal for fine wine, and Tnative vintners embrace the challenge of creating authentic releases that reflect the land. Wine importer MundoVino has carefully selected over 20 Spanish wineries helmed by winemakers who revere their past while keeping an eye on the future. The result: a portfolio that represents the pinnacle of Spanish wine. 4 3 MundoVino proudly The old ways are In Catalunya, just represents four equally inspiring 30 miles from the members of the to progressive throbbing cafes of 1 2 3 Another wine Family ties are just prestigious Grandes Pagos winemakers like Benjamin Barcelona, are the cellars de España, an association Romeo, who established of Juvé & Camps, still steeped in history as vital to producing dedicated to preserving Bodega Contador in owned by descendants 4 comes from the 5 fine sherry at Spain’s unique terroirs. an ancient cave beneath of the enterprising 18th Balearic island of Mallorca, Bodegas Emilio Hidalgo. The Marqués de Griñón, a castle near Rioja’s century vine grower Joan where brothers-in-law Behind the thick walls of legendary vintner Carlos Cantabrian Mountains. Juvé. The Juvé family Pere Ignasi Obrador and a classical 19th century Falco, owns two Grandes Gathering grapes from has refined Miquelàngel Cerdà created structure in Jerez de la Pagos estates: Dominio de more than 50 micro- a distinctive Ànima Negra to resurrect Frontera, an ideal spot Valdepusa and El Rincón, vineyards, he refined grower Cava vintages made from the for fermenting and aging both in his family since his releases until they bursting with island’s native Callet grape. this deeply complex wine, 1292. Alicante’s “Master garnered 100-point citrus notes and Never formally trained as members of the Nieves of Monastrell,” Enrique scores. Ever respectful shimmering winemakers, they began family continue to pass Mendoza, produces of the lifecycle with bubbles, with the tools at hand: down their cellar masters’ exceptional Mediterranean- of winemaking, every bottle Cerdà’s engineering skills secrets through the style reds through rigorous Romeo personally hand riddled and repurposed milk tanks generations. biodynamic farming, and walks the forests and entirely from Obrador’s dairy farm. These remarkable releases the Familia Martínez- to select trees sourced They have recaptured and many more are the Bujanda owns Finca that will become from the spicy smoke flavors so offerings of MundoVino’s Valpiedra along a meander barrels to age his their own faithfully that these wines Spanish collection, a of the Ebro River, which creations, and vineyards. are now recognized in the panorama of handpicked also holds the distinction chooses the corks Slow Food movement’s wines that embodies the of being Rioja’s first single that seal catalogue of endangered lifeblood of Spain. estate winery. his bottles. 2 fare, Ark of Taste. FEATURED IN THE MAY 2016 SPAIN BOOK-AZINE Learn Spanish from the Experts Sourced from the prized Dominio de Valdepusa The Valdepusa vineyard is one of Spain’s highest and El Rincón vineyards in Spain, and vinified by at 1068 feet, and its top layer of pure limestone Learn Spanish from a man known as the “Father of Spanish Wine,” is similar to that of Burgundy. It was the first to Marques de Griñon epitomizes MundoVino’s Spanish receive the prestigious Vino de Pago, Spain’s collection. The estates have been in the family of premier classification. Superb terroir and cutting- the Experts vintner Carlos Falcó Fernandez de Córdova, the edge technique are evident in every Marques de Marques de Griñon, since 1291. Griñon wine. D E N O M I N A C I Ó N D E O R I G E N D E N O M I N A C I Ó N D E O Rmundovinoimports.comI G E N IMPORTED BY WINEBOW, INC., NEW YORK, NY Learn Spanish from Juvé & Camps had its start more than 200 years In 1921, Mir’s grandson Joan Juvé Baqués married ago when an enterprising young man named Teresa Camps Farré. They built a winery beneath Joan Juvé Mir began growing wine grapes in the the family home and launched a sparkling wine. the Experts northeastern Penedès region near Barcelona. Today, Joan Juvé and daughter Meritxell source He laid the foundation for what is today Spain’s their wines from estate vineyards and make them most highly regarded Cava producer. using traditional methods. mundovinoimports.com IMPORTED BY WINEBOW, INC., NEW YORK, NY The Martínez Bujanda story began in 1889, when Every Familia Martínez Bujanda wine displays Joaquin Martínez Bujanda started growing wine the personality of the vineyards and reveals the grapes in Rioja. Today, great grandchildren Carlos winemaking soul of the family—fresh, subtle, and Pilar produce quality wines from Viña Bujanda classic, and elegant. Four wineries, one family, and Finca Valpiedra in Rioja, Finca Antigua in all representing the excellence that typifies La Mancha, and Finca Montepedroso in Rueda. MundoVino’s Spanish collection. mundovinoimports.com IMPORTED BY WINEBOW, INC., NEW YORK, NY PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSILBY. IMPORTED BY WINEBOW, INC. NEW YORK, NEW YORK FEATURED IN THE MAY 2016 SPAIN BOOK-AZINE 89 92 90 Juvé y Camps 2012 Marqués de Griñón 2011 Enrique Mendoza 2012 Blanc de Noirs Brut Single Vineyard Petit La Tremenda; $12. Reserva; $30. Verdot; $40. Aromas include crushed stone, Aromas of freshly baked bread, leather, black cherry and toast and melon are soft and Black in color, this Petit Verdot cough drop. The palate on this welcoming. This Pinot Noir-led smells of iodine, black currant, Monastrell is narrow, but it packs Cava feels plump, with moderate road tar and leather. The palate power. Flavors of toasty oak, acidity. Flavors of melon, quince is saturated, with a burst of black plum and cherry charge and pear finish mild, with only acidity creating zest and balance. across the finish. Drink through a bit of kick. Winebow. —M.S. Oaky, powerful blackberry 2019. Winebow. Best Buy. flavors shorten up on a muscular, tannic finish. Drink through 2021. Winebow. Cellar Selection. —M.S. Winery Guide Mentions (Ribera del Duero) (Navarra) bodegaconvento.com; +34 983 87 80 52 monjardin.es; +34 948 537 412 The winery is a restored 13th-century monastery Located along the famous Camino de Santiago route in the fortress town of Peñafel. An architectural on the Rioja/Navarra border, Monjardin specializes treasure, it belies the modern workings within, in Single Vineyard Estate bottlings, bridging Spain & devoted to perfecting the expression of old-vine France based on Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo. p 142 Merlot, Garnacha & Tempranillo. p 143 (Mallorca) (Alicante) annegra.com; +34 971 584 481 bodegasmendoza.com; +34 965 888 639 Founded by two self-taught friends, our vines Owing to Enrique Mendoza’s acclaimed terroir are dry-farmed and unfertilized to produce small, driven, single-estate bottlings, the winery is part of concentrated fruit. Aged in custom barrels to the prestigious Grandes Pagos de España. These enhance the smoky character of the Callet varietal, it beautifully balanced Monastrell bottlings embody results in unique, elegant wines. p 144 Mediterranean wines. p 144 PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSILBY. IMPORTED BY WINEBOW, INC. NEW YORK, NEW YORK.

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