Castillo de Almansa Reserva Piqueras 2002
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Castillo de Almansa Reserva Piqueras 2002
The 2002 Castillo de Almansa Reserva is an estate-bottled red wine produced by Bodegas Piqueras, S.A. It originates from Almansa, a Denominación de Origen (DO) located in the southeastern Spanish province of Albacete. Established as a DO in 1966, Almansa is one of the country's smallest appellations and serves as the easternmost wine region in Castilla-La Mancha, forming a transition zone between the central meseta and the Mediterranean Sea. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes ranging from 700 to 1,000 meters above sea level.
The region experiences a distinct continental climate with Mediterranean influences, characterized by significant temperature fluctuations that can reach up to 38 degrees Celsius in the summer and drop to minus 6 degrees in the winter. The vines grow in well-draining limestone soils with low fertility, receiving only about 350 millimeters of annual rainfall.
This Reserva is crafted from a blend of Tempranillo, Monastrell, and Garnacha. Tempranillo is a primary Spanish grape variety frequently cultivated in regions like Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Monastrell, the Spanish name for Mourvèdre, is typically grown in neighboring areas such as Jumilla, Yecla, and Alicante. Garnacha, known internationally as Grenache, is widely planted across Spain, including Navarra and Aragón. During production, the wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels before bottling, after which it spent additional time resting in the producer's cellars.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Almansa
Almansa is a Spanish wine region with the status of Denominación de Origen (DO), located in the southeastern part of the province of Albacete in Castilla-La Mancha. The area serves as a geographical transition zone between the high central plateau, La Mancha, and the Mediterranean Sea. The vineyards are primarily located on a flat plateau at an altitude of between 700 and 1,100 meters above sea level, where the soil predominantly consists of limestone with a low content of organic matter as well as areas with sand and stones.
The climate in Almansa is continental with clear Mediterranean influences. The region experiences extreme temperature differences with very hot summers, where temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees, and long, cold winters with frost down to minus 10 degrees. Precipitation is sparse, typically between 250 and 350 millimeters annually, which creates a dry environment for the vines.
Viticulture in Almansa can be traced back to the 16th century, and the region achieved its official DO status in 1966. The tradition is strongly rooted in the production of red wines, where the local grape varieties Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell play a central role together with Cencibel, which is the local name for Tempranillo. Garnacha Tintorera in particular is characteristic of the area due to the grape's dark flesh, which distinguishes it from most other black grape varieties and has made it a cornerstone in Almansa's wine history.
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Storage
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Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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