Costers del Segre
DO Costers del Segre
History
The inland character of the Costers del Segre region, far from the sea, has meant that for centuries the area has been far from the marketing routes.
Innovations in grape varieties and production methods. It was the first place in Catalonia where the varieties of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and chardonnay, for example, were introduced. As well as, the native varieties, and the Californian vinification techniques were adopted.
First of all, in 1983 Jaume Siurana, director of Incavi, and Manuel Raventós Artes, general director of Codorniu and Celler de Raimat, considered that the excellent wine quality of the counties of Lleida and the area tradition needed to be overseen by a regulatory council.
Secondly, in 1986 the DO Coster del Segre was set up with five subzones.
Finally, it was not until 1998 that two more subzones joined, Pallars Jussà and Segrià.
Climate
The area of the denomination is diverse with changed geological and climatic characteristics. The connecting link is the middle basin of the river Segre, between the Pyrenees and the Ebro river. The climate is inland and dry, far from the maritime influence and marked by high insolation, low rainfall and persistent humidity from winter mists. The vineyards are between 200 and 1,100 m above sea level. The floor is sand-covered limestone, with a great uniformity throughout the denomination. The subzones of Artesa and Pallars are the most northern, with the highest vineyards. Raimat, at the eastern end, has a mild relief and continental climate. The Segrià subzone is characteristic of dry land. Les Garrigues and Valls del Riucorb are arid lands.
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Troballa Blanc 2021
12,50€Wine: Troballa Blanc
Varieties: 100% White Grenache.
Alcohol: 14%
Winery: Mas Blanch i Jové
Designation of Origin: DO Costers del Segre
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Troballa Negre 2019
12,50€Wine: Troballa Negre.
Varieties: 100% Red Grenache.
Alcohol: 14,5%
Winery: Mas Blanch i Jové
Designation of Origin: DO Costers del Segre
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Petit Saó Blanc 2021
9,40€Wine: Petit Saó White
Varieties: 70% White Grenache, 22% Macabeo, 5% Viognier and 3% Riesling.
Alcohol: 13,5%
Winery: Mas Blanch i Jové
Designation of Origin: DO Costers del Segre
Recognitions:
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition (2015) – Sylver medal.
International Wine Guide (2015) – Bronze Medal.
Decanter World Wine Awards & Magazine (2015) –Bronze Medal.
International Wine Challenge (2015) – Commended Medal.
International Wine & Spirits Competition IWSC (2016) – Bronze medal. (2015).
Golden Leaf (2016) – Sylver medal.
Guía Akatavino (2016) – 91/100 points. -
Petit Saó Negre 2019
9,40€Wine: Petit Saó Red
Varieties: 50% Tempranillo, 30% Grenache, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alcohol: 13,5%
Winery: Mas Blanch i Jové
Designation of Origin: DO Costers del Segre
Recognitions:
Bronze medal at Decanter World Wine Awards & Magazine (2014).
Bronze medal at International Wine & Spirits Competition IWSC (2013).
90 points in Guía del Vino Cuotidiano (2012).
Bronze medal at International Wine Guide (2014).
Gilbert & Gaillard Gold medal (2014). Bronze medal (2013).
92 points “365 Vinos al año” de Vivir el Vino (2011).
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition Sylver medal 2014. Sylver medal 2013.
91 points Guía Akatavino (2014).
Golden Leaf Sylver medal (2015).
90 points at Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (2011).
91 points Wine Enthusiast (2011).
88 points Wine advocate/Robert Parker (2011).
91 points Wine Spectator (2011). -
Saó Abrivat 2019
12,60€Wine: Saó Abrivat
Varieties: 40% Tempranillo, 35% Red Grenache and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alcohol: 14,5%
Winery: Mas Blanch i Jové
Designation of Origin: DO Costers del Segre
Recognitions:
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (USA): Vintage 2011 – 90/100 points. Vintage 2010 – 90/100 points.
Wine Enthusiast (USA) Vintage 2010 – 91/100 points.
Wine advocate/Robert Parker (USA) Vintage 2006 – 90/100 points.
Guía Peñín de los vinos de España (ESP) Vintage 2011 – 90/100 points.
Decanter World Wine Awards & Magazine (UK): Vintage 2012 – Bronze medal. Vintage 2011 – Bronze medal. Vintage2010 – Bronze medal.
International Wine & Spirits Competition IWSC (UK) Vintage 2012 – Bronze medal. Vintage 2011 – Sylver medal.
Concours moundial de Bruxelles (BEL) Vintage 2011 – Sylver medal.
International Wine Guide (ESP) Vintage 2014 – Sylver medal. Vintage 2010 – Gold medal.
Premis Vinari (ES) Vintage 2012 – Vinari de Bronze.
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition (ES): Vintage 2012 – Gold medal. Vintage 2011 – Gold medal. Vintage 2010 – Sylver medal.
Gilbert & Gaillard (FRA) Vintage 2012 – Gold medal.
Guía Akatavino (ES) Vintage 2012 – 92/100 points – Gold medal.
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Saó Blanc 2021
13,30€Wine: Saó White
Varieties: 80% Macabeo and 20% White Grenache.
Alcohol: 14%
Winery: Mas Blanch i Jové
Designation of Origin: DO Costers del Segre
Recognitions:
Gold medal Golden Leaf (2016).
9,46 points Guia de Vins de Catalunya (2016).
Bronze medal in Premis Vinari (2016) .
90 points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (2013).
89 points Wine Enthusiast (2013).
90 points at Guía Peñín (2014).
International Wine Guide (Gold medal 2015) (Gold medal 2016)
93 points Guía Akatavino (2015) Gold medal.
Gold medal Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition (2015).
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Saó Expressiu 2018
20,30€Wine: Saó Expressiu
Varieties: 65% Red Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo.
Alcohol: 14,5%
Winery: Mas Blanch i Jové
Designation of Origin: DO Costers del Segre
Recognitions:
STEPHEN TANZER’S INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR (USA) Vintage 2009 – 91/100 points.
Wine Enthusiast (USA) Vintage 2009 – 92/100 points.
Wine advocate/Robert Parker (USA) Vintage 2009 – 89/100 points.
Decanter World Wine Awards & Magazine (UK) Vintage 2009 – Bronze medal.
Guía Peñín de los vinos de España (ESP) Vintage 2009 – 92/100 points.
Concours Mondial De Bruxelles (BEL) Vintage 2010 – Gold medal.
International Wine & Spirits Competition IWSC (UK) Vintage 2010 – Sylver medal.
Gilbert & Gaillard (FRA) Vintage 2010 – Sylver medal.
Wine Guide (ESP) Vintage 2010 – Gold medal. Vintage 2009 – MGold medal.
Concurso Arribes (ESP) Vintage 2009 – Sylver medal.
Wine Up (ESP) Vintage 2010 – 91,96/100.
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition (ES) Vintage 2010 – Gold medal. Vintage 2009 – MGold medal.
Guía Akatavino (ES) Vintage 2010 – 95/100 points – Great Gold medal.
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Saó Rosat 2021
9,40€Wine: Saó Rosé
Varieties: 60% Red Grenache and 40% Syrah.
Alcohol: 13,5%
Winery: Mas Blanch i Jové
Designation of Origin: DO Costers del Segre
Recognitions:
Sylver medal in Golden Leaf (2016).
90 points Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (2013).
International Wine Guide (Sylver medal 2016) (Sylver medal 2015) (Sylver medal 2014) (Sylver medal 2013)
93 points Guía Akatavino (2015) Gold medal.
Gold medal Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition (2016)