Spanish Wines Importers - Distributors - Selection 2013

2248 NW 82nd Avenue, Doral FL 33122

Office (305) 342-3434 • Fax (305) 591-6901

D.O. Bierzo

HistoryThe first written reference to the Bierzo region, whose name derives

from the pre-Roman city of Bergidum, is from Pliny the Elder.

The Romans developed agriculture, introduced new crops including

Vitis vinifera vines, and new technology such as the Roman plough.

However, the greatest expansion of viticulture was related to the

growth of the monasteries, especially the Cistercian order, during

the Middle Ages. After centuries of production and after having

achieved a good reputation in the markets of Galicia and Asturias,

the Bierzo vineyards suffered a terrible blow in the 19th century

when the phylloxera plague practically wiped them out.

There was a severe economic crisis which forced many people

to emigrate. Production was slowly re-established thanks to the

technique of grafting onto new world rootstocks and wine

production gradually recovered to assume the significant

economic role it had played in the past. In 1989 the

Bierzo Denominación de Origen was officially recognised.

Grape varietiesThe wines produced under the Bierzo DO must be made only

with the varieties that are authorised by the Consejo Regulador

(Regulatory Council).

Red grapes: Mencia, Garnacha Tintorera,

(experimental: Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon)

White grapes: Doña Blanca, Godello, Palomino,

(experimental: Malvasía, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer)

The experimental varieties can only be used for crianza and

reserva wines, and may not comprise more than 15%.

2248 NW 82nd Avenue, Doral FL 33122

Office (305) 342-3434 • Fax (305) 591-6901

HistoryFounded in 1975, our Bodega is located in Villadecanes, a village

situated in the geographical heart of the “Bierzo” European Protected

Designation of Origin, to which it belongs from its foundation.

El Bierzo, a natural region of Castilla y León, occupies the

north-western of the province of León and is considered one

of the optimal zones for the production of wine in the Iberian

Peninsula due to its climate conditions (Mediterranean microclimate

with softer temperatures that in the bordering zones ) as well

as for the peculiarities of its soils.

Our wines (Godellos whites and Mencías reds) are commercialized

exclusively under the “Viñadecanes” and “ Tres Racimos” brands.

La BodegaThe Bodega cultivates 28 Has. of the Mencía variety,

the autochthonous grape of our region. This variety of grape is almost

solely cultivated in El Bierzo.

Our vineyards, all of them of more than 60 years old, are perfectly

situated to guarantee the exposure to the sun. The resulting fruit

provides us with a high alcoholic degree, good extract,

ideal acidity and an intense aroma.

In our Bodega, with capacity to elaborate 400.000 quality bottles, the

stainless steel deposits for controlled fermentation are combined with

others made of concrete re-dressed in epoxi resin, destined to store

the wine when in rest with a stable temperature. The process is

completed with wooden deposits and casks made of French oak.

Bodega Martínez Yebra

TASTING NOTES

2248 NW 82nd Avenue, Doral FL 33122

Office (305) 342-3434 • Fax (305) 591-6901

ALCOHOL STREnGTH

RESIDuAL SuGARS MAx YIELD PER HA

TOTALACIDITY

VOLATILACIDITY

14.85%

1.52 gr/l 6,500 kg

5.25 gr/l 0.56 gr/l

AppeArAnce

Deep ruby, medium intensity.

nose

The nose displays small berry fruit preserve and

hints of coconut on a mineral background.

pAlAte

Mouth filling velvety tannins, rich yet fresh with

lasting acidity. It is loaded with concentrated fruit.

Old vine Mencia at its best.

WInERY nAME: Bod. Martínez Yebra

WInEMAkER: Juan Jose Martinez Yebra

ORIGIn: Spain

APPELATIOn: D.O. Bierzo

LOCATIOn: Bierzo

VARIE TIES: Mencia

AGE OF VInES: 80 years old

VInEYARDS: Estate

FARMInG: Sustainable

ALTITuDE: 512 meters

SOIL: Quartz & slate

VInIFICATIOn: Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.

AGInG: 4 Months in oak barrels

BARREL T YPE: French and American oak

PRODuC TIOn: 34.000 Bottles

Bod. Martínez YebraViñadecanes Tres Racimos 2009

TASTING NOTES

2248 NW 82nd Avenue, Doral FL 33122

Office (305) 342-3434 • Fax (305) 591-6901

ALCOHOL STREnGTH

RESIDuAL SuGARS MAx YIELD PER HA

TOTALACIDITY

VOLATILACIDITY

15.09%

1.41 gr/l 6,500 kg

4.92 gr/l 0.09 gr/l

AppeArAnce

Deep dark cherry color, purple rim.

nose

On the nose a roasted character mingles with

dark berries and vanilla toast.

pAlAte

Great balance on the palate. Bright with berries and

cherries in brandy underlined with hints of coffee.

Tannins are fine and finish is long.

Power packed yet elegant.

AccolADes

Vintage 2003 -Gran Sarcillo de Oro in 2009

WInERY nAME: Bod. Martínez Yebra

WInEMAkER: Juan Jose Martinez Yebra

ORIGIn: Spain

APPELATIOn: D.O. Bierzo

LOCATIOn: Bierzo

VARIE TIES: Mencia

AGE OF VInES: 80 years old

VInEYARDS: Estate

FARMInG: Sustainable

ALTITuDE: 512 meters

SOIL: Quartz & slate

VInIFICATIOn: Fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.

AGInG: 12 Months in oak barrels

BARREL T YPE: French and American oak

PRODuC TIOn: 14.000 Bottles

Bod. Martínez YebraViñadecanes Tinto Mencia Crianza 2009