Pla del Penedés Jean Leon 1978
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Pla del Penedés Jean Leon 1978
The 1978 Pla del Penedés from Jean Leon is a Spanish red wine crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced and bottled directly on the estate, this Denominacion de Origen Controlada wine originates from the village of Pla del Penedés. Following the harvest, the wine was aged in Limousin oak barrels before undergoing further bottle aging at the estate.
Penedès is situated southwest of Barcelona in Catalonia, nestled between the coastal mountains. As the most important wine region in Catalonia, it holds DO status and spans approximately 18,000 hectares across three distinct altitude zones. The area benefits from a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, where the vineyards are rooted in soils composed primarily of chalk, sand, and clay. While historically celebrated as the birthplace of Cava, Penedès is also recognized as a pioneer in modern Spanish wine culture, cultivating both traditional and international grape varieties.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most renowned dark-skinned grapes, widely recognized for producing structured red wines. While it is highly prominent in classic regions such as Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Tuscany, it has also found a significant place in the diverse viticultural landscape of Penedès.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Penedès
Penedès lies south-west of Barcelona in Catalonia between the coastal mountains and is the most important wine region in Catalonia and the historic home of Cava, Spain's traditional-method sparkling wine. The area gained DO status and contains around 18,000 hectares spread across three altitude regions: Bajo Penedès (coastal), Medio Penedès (the largest, home to major Cava producers such as Freixenet and Codorníu) and Alto/Superior Penedès, which lies 600-800 metres high and favours aromatic white wines.
The climate is Mediterranean with warm summers and mild winters, and the soils consist mainly of limestone, sand and clay. About 90 percent of the plantings are white grapes, primarily the three classic Cava grapes Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada, complemented by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as international red varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The style ranges from fresh, sparkling Cavas with citrus, apple, bread and almond, through aromatic dry whites, to structured reds with ripe dark berries, spices and soft tannins. The area is known as the birthplace of Cava and a pioneer of modern Spanish wine culture, often with a commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
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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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