| | As our good friends and loyal customers know, we have been supporters and lovers of the wines from Vinas del Cambrico since its inception. Owner Fernando Maillo has been instrumental in bringing the Rufete grape back to life on the granitic terraces of the mountainous Sierra de Francia Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Salamanca, western Spain. Maillo purchased 130 small plots of abandoned vineyards, saving many old vines, some up to 110 years old.
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| | The winery is devoted to preserving the natural ecosystem of this beautiful place. Certified organic, they follow biodynamic practices and encourage the native flora and fauna. The vineyards of Rufete and Tempranillo are planted on centuries-old mountainside plots, at elevations of 2,300-2,625 feet and are plowed by horse and harvested by hand. The vineyards are dry farmed. The red grape Rufete could very well be described as a Spanish version of Pinot Noir due to its lightness, delicate floral notes and mineral character. The wines are incredibly fresh, delicious, organic expressions of the beautiful Sierra de Francia.
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| ~ Happy to Offer The Last of the 2014 Vintage ~
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| 2014 Viñas del Cambrico $20 bottle
Blend of Rufete and Tempranillo. Cherry red with a purple rim in the glass. Aromas of ripe red fruit, with herbal and balsamic notes. Ripe red fruits continue on the full bodied palate with added flavors of licorice, spice and herbs. Fresh with good minerality, acidity and a long, satisfying finish.
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| 2014 Cambrico 575 Uvas $32 bottle
Rufete, Tempranillo, Garnacha
Beautiful bright cherry red. Complex aromas of red fruit, fresh flowers, mineral notes and hints of toasted wood. Full bodied structure with a long finish.
Heaven in a glass!
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