Alma de Vida is made by Bodegas Fernando Castro.
Bodegas Fernando Castro was founded in 1850 and is the oldest winery in Castilla - La Mancha under the direction of the same family. The Castro family began making white and red wines from grapes grown on their own property in Santa Cruz de Mudela, following the traditional methods of the area.
Since 1895, Bodegas Fernando Castro has been present in the most important points of the national territory, gaining the trust of the large purchasing centers, guaranteeing that its products are at the forefront in terms of quality and efficiency in service.
With an unbeatable geographical location, being in the center of Spain, their products reach any point in the country, which has facilitated the expansion of their market to more than 80 countries on 5 continents where they currently export.
Currently, two generations of the Castro family work together, with the invaluable support of great professionals who contribute to the production, elaboration, ageing and marketing of their wines, with modern, comfortable and functional facilities.
Alma de Vida Sparkling is 100% Macabeo.
Pale greenish yellow color, clean and bright. Persistent over time.
The nose shows natural aromas of fresh grapes, intense, fine and elegant with hints of freshfruit.
The palate is balanced. Ideal for appetizers, seafood and desserts.
Wachau Riesling is dry and often defined by high levels of dry extract (due to a lengthy ripening period) and a pleasing freshness (due to dramatic temperature swings between day and night). Sedimentary soils of sand and stone give Kirchweg Riesling a dense mineral texture and fine fruity flavors.
Review:
I love the deep and delicate, peachy nose of this extremely attractive Wachau dry riesling. Wonderful fresh fruit with a touch of mint and lemon balm on the ripe but rather sleek and very precise palate. The power and concentration show themselves first at the stunningly long and pristine finish.
-James Suckling 96 Points
Bernard Cote Rotie Cote Brune is made from 100% Syrah. Wine was aged in French oak barrels for 16 months (25% new)
Like its little sister (Côte Rôzier) the Côte Brune is a 100% Syrah with a beautiful dark and brilliant color. The nose shows grilled and toasted notes and is completed by small red and black fruits. It is a wine with a very good length, nice complexity, finesse, and firm tannins. Its ageing in barrels for 16 months, 25% of which are new, brings a real balance to this wine. A very pleasant, elegant and modern wine that can be cellared for many years.
Pair with roasts, white meat with wine sauce, game, red meat and dark chocolate. To be served between 16 and 18°C. (60-64°F)