Celler
Ardèvol was founded by Alber and Roser in 1995 near the town
of Porrera, in Priorat. With a wine heritage that stretches back to
the 13th century, they decided to create a small family winery that
reflected this heritage. The ten hectares of vineyards are located on
poor soil that are adequately exposed to the sun. The varietals selected
have a very low yield and a high genetic quality. The methods of viticulture
are based on organic practices. No herbicides, insecticides or fertilizers
are used. Sulphur is the only fungicide applied. Cellar Ardèvol
believes that all these aspects interact to elaborate the best equilibrium
in the wine. Celler Ardèvol practices long macerations, gentle
pressing and ages its wine in French oak barrels with light toasting
and fine grain. All of this in order to create a wine evoking pure natural
sensations, with no excess wood or toast flavors and other elements
that would not complement the ageing of the wine. The family, originated
in the town of Porrera already in the XIII century, were dedicated to
our vines, long before the "Phylloxera" arrived to Priorat,
by selling wine in bulk during the 30s and 40s. Subsequently, when the
hazelnut was in demand, we abandoned the vineyards. In 1995 we started
our new plantations together with Albert and Roser and decided to materialize
our feelings for our land and roots involved in the wine by creating
a small family winery.
Anjoli 2004 (750mL)
Made from a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Garnacha
aged in French oak barrels (2-3 year old)
for six months. The grapes come from a south facing vineyard that
is just 12 years old for this bottling. The initial impression is
of a wine that has a clean personality with well proportioned aromas
and flavors that are not dominated by heavy oak notes. Instead, it
delivers a charming fruit character that at first expresses the aromas
of Cabernet
Sauvignon, eventually the rest of the grapes start to present themselves
with an alluring perfume mixed with blueberry, roses, on the palate
it shows a good structure. This is a wine with integrity that has
an overall “friendly” personality to it.
Celler
Ardèvol was founded by Alber and Roser in 1995 near the town
of Porrera, in Priorat. With a wine heritage that stretches back to
the 13th century, they decided to create a small family winery that
reflected this heritage. The ten hectares of vineyards are located on
poor soil that are adequately exposed to the sun. The varietals selected
have a very low yield and a high genetic quality. The methods of viticulture
are based on organic practices. No herbicides, insecticides or fertilizers
are used. Sulphur is the only fungicide applied. Cellar Ardèvol
believes that all these aspects interact to elaborate the best equilibrium
in the wine. Celler Ardèvol practices long macerations, gentle
pressing and ages its wine in French oak barrels with light toasting
and fine grain. All of this in order to create a wine evoking pure natural
sensations, with no excess wood or toast flavors and other elements
that would not complement the ageing of the wine. The family, originated
in the town of Porrera already in the XIII century, were dedicated to
our vines, long before the "Phylloxera" arrived to Priorat,
by selling wine in bulk during the 30s and 40s. Subsequently, when the
hazelnut was in demand, we abandoned the vineyards. In 1995 we started
our new plantations together with Albert and Roser and decided to materialize
our feelings for our land and roots involved in the wine by creating
a small family winery.