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The Vineyards
In addition to the 250 hectares (618 acres) under vine that it owns,
BCCV also purchases grapes from selected local growers
in the Rueda/La Seca area. The local soils are poor in
organic material with a mix of gravel, limestone and
sandy clay. The elevation (700 meters above sea level)
and harsh castillian climate with long cold winters
and hot dry summers, provide growing conditions for
low yields and quality, well ripened grapes. The Sanz
family are specialists in viticulture, using dozens of
different clones to get the most from varied terrain,
orientation and soil characteristics of their
extensive vineyard acreage.
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UPC code: 7 84585 00231 3
2007 Palacio de Bornos, Rueda, Sauvignon
Blanc 12/750ml
Mechanically harvested by night, to protect the grapes from
oxidation.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at
controlled temperature of 15-16º C for 18 to 20 days long.
Cold stabilization, filtration.
Genuine and intense Sauvignon aromas with character. Pleasant
aromatic complexity full of nuances of tropical fruits such as
litchi, papaya and hay recently cut. Fresh with flowers aromas
lightly vegetal. Very elegant wine.
The palate is powerful and elegant, well balanced with good
acidity while becoming savory and refreshing in middle palate.
The finish and aftertaste is persistent with fruity and
vegetal notes.
This wine will enhance your spicy dishes of fish or poultries
as well as oriental food with coriander.
87 pts - WHITE VALUE - Wine Advocate (Feb. 09)
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UPC code: 7 84585 00231 3
2006 Palacio de Bornos, Rueda, Sauvignon
Blanc 12/750ml
"Pale
straw. Intense citrus, apple and pear aromas are lifted by
nervy suggestions of lemon rind and anise. Crisp and linear,
with impressively concentrated citrus and orchard fruit
flavors displaying good cut and depth. There's real power
here."
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2007), 88 pts
National
Retail Price:
$17.99
/ bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00232 0
2007 Palacio de Bornos, Rueda,
Verdejo 12/750ml
Mechanical night harvest to protect the grapes from
oxidation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks
at controlled temperature of 15-16º C for 18 to 20 days. Cold
stabilization, filtration.
Straw-like yellow color
with green tones.
Great aromatic potential. Fruity notes
with anise and minerals, typical of the Verdejo grape.
Full in the mouth, well structured, dense and
persistent with a lingering aftertaste. The wine has great
length and a delicious mouth-filling softness, as well as a
very distinctive bouquet.
As a light aperitif, ideal at any time of the day, with a
tapas or small snack, with Pasta al Pesto, Mousse of Tuna fish
and lime..
Enjoy with everything from sushi to spicy Cajun shrimp!
"Pale yellow. Strikingly pungent, exotic bouquet of grapefruit, orange peel, wet stones
and fresh herbs. Bright and sharply focused, offering spicy
citrus and orchard fruit flavors and gaining cut on the close.
Energetic, nicely concentrated wine with zero fat and a
clinging finish."
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2008), 89 pts
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UPC code: 7 84585 00232 0
2006 Palacio de Bornos, Rueda,
Verdejo 12/750ml
"Green tinted straw color. Floral and somewhat
pungent gooseberry, lime-citrus aromas. Attacks crisply with
good acidity, clean citrus flavors, and a dash of minerality.
Shows a hint of sweetness on the finish."
- International Wine Review (Jan. 2008), 87 pts
"Straw-gold.
Yellow plum and apple scents are deepened by hints of dried
herbs and flowers. Gentle apple and peach flavors show a
supple texture, with a fine dusting of talc-y minerals giving
energy. Brighter citrus notes define the finish, which offers
good persistence."
- International Wine Cellar (July/Aug 2007), 87 pts
National
Retail Price: $14.99
/ bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00648 9
Palacio de Bornos, Extra Virgin Olive Oil 12/500ml
Made
from 100% Morisca olives grown and processed in Badajoz in
east-central Spain, not far from the border with Portugal. The oil has a bright green/lemony color with pale
yellow tints; a fruity/floral aroma and is full-flavored with
a long, smooth aftertaste.
As is the case for any extra virgin olive oil produced
in Spain, the oil is mechanically processed with no heat or
any other industrial or chemical process other than washing,
decanting and basic filtering.
The Badajoz area boasts some 187,000
hectares of olive groves and is a major production area for
both oil and “Manzanilla” table olives. The region produces about 120,000 tons of
olives. Despite its harsh dry climate, Extremadura is known for
quality food products including wine, fine olive oil,
excellent “pata negra” hams, and some superb creamy
vegetable curdled cheeses like torta del Casar or La Serena.
National
Retail Price:
$12.99 / bottle
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