Chapillon Paul & Rémy Tempranillo Calatayud Wine Region of Spain CALATAYUD (SPAIN) The climate in this region is continental, with long hot dry summers and very cold winters. The Catalayud Founded by Christophe Chapillon in 2006 with the region is home to Penedés, the region famous for help of his friend César Langa of Bodegas Langa. making Spanish sparkling wine known as Cava. Born in Tours, France, in 1970, Christophe uprooted in 1986, moving to Aragon. Chapillon Wines is a line Calatayud (DO) is located in the southwestern corner of modern and wines, very different wines from the of the province of Zaragoza (Aragón, Spain). It is southwest of the Rioja and Navarra DO in the North area. His wines are made in collaboration with Juan Central region of Spain. It is in the valley of the River and César Langa Gonzalez, the 5th generation of the Ebro, crisscrossed by many other rivers. The Langa family to run their winery. Their vineyards vineyards are south facing slopes of the Sierra de la include 100-year old vines, and their name is Virgen range. emblematic for winemaking in the area. In 1967, their family was a founding member of the DO Calatayud, Tempranillo is the most important grape to Spain and and they are historic members of the Cava Board of the main grape used in Rioja wines. Tempranillo is Aragón. named because of its early ripening and is the most planted red grape. Traditionally, wines were aged in Grapes: Tempranillo American oak as it was more affordable. Today, the Viniculture: 12 months in oak 6 months in bottle decision to use American vs French oak is at the Sustainability: Organic, biodynamic discretion of individual Bodegas. Alcohol: 13% vol. Regional info credit: GuildSomm, Society of Wine Appearance: Deep Purple Educators, The Wine Bible, Wikipedia Nose: Dark plum, dark cherry, sun baked dark fruits Palate: dark fruits with medium tannins, medium acid Suggested Pairings: Perfect accompaniment to pastas, fatty fish and white meats. J. Strecker Selections, LLC Seattle, WA 98115 Web: jstreckerselections.com Phone: 206.783.2009 .