Rolland Galarreta Spanish Wines – Grandes vinos de España

French winemaker and consultant Michel Rolland, and Spanish wine entrepreneur Javier R. de Galarreta, have joined forces on a mission to extol the virtues of Spain as a wine-making region: a selection of excellent terroirs and extensive know-how come together, creating fine wines with with real potential on international markets.

TWO CAREERS, TWO STYLES,
TWO CULTURES - ONE COMMON GOAL

R o l l a n d & G a l a r r e t a

Modern, Elegant style

U N I Q U E T E R R O I R

DO. CA RIOJA (ALAVESA)
D.O. RIBERA DEL DUERO
D.O. RUEDA
D.O. Ca. PRIORAT
VALLE ROSALEJO / MONTES DE TOLEDO
D.O. JEREZ

DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN CALIFICADA

R I O J A A L A V E S A

In recent years, Rioja Alavesa has gained a wealth of international prominence for wine production. This border region between the Basque Country and La Rioja has become home to the region’s finest producers, with the Tempranillo variety predominating. The higher altitude, cooler climate (sheltered by the Cantabria and Toloño mountains) and proximity to the River Ebro to the south are its hallmarks. Both Labastida and the small neighbouring municipalities – located at the western tip of the region and geographically cut off from it and the rest of the appellation – have become something of a first- rate wine cellar, nourishing the singularity and excellent quality of R&G Rioja. Officially founded in 1925, it was also the first appellation to incorporate Qualified status in 1991. We make R&G Rioja in Labastida, one of the 15 municipal areas comprising the Rioja Alavesa region. VELVET-SMOOTH, AGE WOORTHY TANNIN STRUCTURE

DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN

R I B E R A D E L D U E R O

The Duero River, the backbone of the Meseta Norte (Northern Spanish Plateau), lends both its name and character to an area of vineyards unique for the quality and powerful structure of its red wines. The continental climate of extremes and average altitude of over 800 metres are both fundamental to understanding the character of this region with a rich cultural heritage. Spanning several Castilla y León provinces, the Designation of Origin includes around one hundred municipalities. In one of these, Piñel de Arriba (province of Valladolid), Tempranillo and Merlot grapes are grown for our Rolland Galarreta Ribera del Duero. FINE EXPRESSION OF HIGH ALTITUDE TEMPRANILLO

DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN

R U E D A

The plateau surrounding the town of Rueda, to the south of the city of Valladolid, is home to a excellent vineyard chiefly producing the white Verdejo variety. The extraordinary aromatic balance comes from the altitude and climate conditions and, above all, the quality of the gravelly soil and characteristic rounded stones that protect the roots of the vines. This appellation’s fine wines are characterised by their freshness, complexity and elegance. The area with the most production covers the municipal areas of Rueda, Serrada and La Seca; the Verdejo grape comes from the latter, which we use in our Rolland Galarreta Rueda. FRESH AND AROMATIC WHITES

DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN CALIFICADA

P R I O R A T

CLOS D’EN FERRAN This Clos d’en Ferran is located in the village of Porrera, close to Barcelona in Catalunya. It is a plot with soil is rich in Devonian slate. This is the oldest rock found within the Priorat DOQ (400 million years old). The rock contains a high level of quartz and other minerals, with a covering of oxides lending it its red or yellowish appearance. Its colour is mainly close to black or dark grey. Its is a north-facing plot, cool climate, in high altitude between 600-650 meters above the sea level planted in 2007. The grapes are slow to ripen. Wines from this plot have aromas of iron, cherries and berries. Finesse and elegance set them apart from the rest.

Montes de Toledo

F I N C A V A L L E R O S A L E J O

ELDOZE

ELDOZE vineyards are on the Valle del Rosalejo estate, near Cabañeros National Park. A unique enclave with flora and fauna of great ecological interest. We currently cultivate Syrah (6 ha), Grenache (2 ha) and Tempranillo (1 ha) varieties. The vineyards are cultivated organically, without the use of herbicides, insecticides or chemicals. The soil in these vineyards is composed of slate and quartzite fragments.

The philosophy of ELDOZE is based on rigorous selection of the finest grapes, careful cask-ageing, and optimum conservation in bottles. This results in a natural wine that stands out for its distinctive personality. The ELDOZE 2014 vintage is at first glance distinguished by its intense colour: a brilliant, crystalline ruby red. The complex berry aromas are balanced by the nuanced hints of the cask-ageing process. Its mineral character and high concentration stand out. Fresh on the palate, with hints of ripe cherries, with a tart acidity, balanced and elegant, and an incredibly smooth mouthfeel. Easy to drink yet complex, with a marked mineral character from the slate and quartzite soil typical of the Montes de Toledo. The ELDOZE 2014 vintage is a 100% Syrah wine. 16,500 bottles of wine were produced. The yield per hectare is 3,000 kg. Kept in French oak barrels for 15 months.

DENOMINACION DE ORIGEN

S H E R R Y

SOLERAS OLVIDADAS An exclusive artisan selection by Michel Rolland & Javier Galarreta from the best Listán Blanco grape casks, organically-aged in the historic ‘Cascos Bodeguero San León, Santa Ana y Miraflores’ dating from 1822 and 1740 in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz). The final blend is decided by Michel and Javier, along with the master winemaker and oenologist. Dry wines, intense yet very fresh, but also elegant. These three sherries from ‘Soleras Olvidadas’ represent the very essence of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. The ‘Albariza’ white soil and special ‘bota’ casks are the two elements local to Sanlúcar, key to creating the Jerez terroir. Originating from the subregion of Jerez Superior, the ‘Albariza’ white soil, influenced by the Atlantic and the mouth of the Guadalquivir River in front of Doñana National Park, has been designated biosphere reserve status. The proximity to the sea results in slow ripening, and the moderate temperatures allow for a higher quality. Harvest begins at the end of August, and lasts until the beginning of September. Once fortified, the wine is aged using the special ‘solera’ and ‘criadera’ fractional blending system. Biological ageing takes place under a layer of ‘flor’, in centennial American oak casks with a capacity of 500 to 900 litres, until the wine reaches an average age of 6 years. The oldest ‘bota’ cask in La Solera San León y Miraflores, dating from 1822. The flor layer disappears after 12 years of ageing, exposing the wine to oxidation and finally biological ageing, creating Amontillado sherry. At this point, the surface of the wine is in contact with the oxygen inside the cask. Slowly, over the years, the wine develops a more intense colour, somewhere between amber and a dark yet bright mahogany. As the wine ages naturally, the level of alcohol increases from the initial 15.5% to 21%, and can even reach 22% depending on concentration and age. The oldest ‘bota’ cask of Solera Santa Ana dates from 1740.

TWO CAREERS, TWO STYLES,
TWO CULTURES - ONE COMMON GOAL