Congo red wine

He Congo red wine of Canopy wineries, this red wine of the DO. Méntrida, created from grape varieties 100% garnacha. Its elaboration is only done in exceptional vintages, using only selected clusters.

Congo It was born in some old vineyards of Garnacha located in the Real of San Vicente, southern foothills of the Sierra de Gredos, 750 meters of altitude and with an age of 50 years.

Elaboration: Vasted in box, this wine comes from a selection of the best clusters of the best plants in the vineyard. Cold and, porteriorly preferred maceration, soft treads for 22 days. 700 -liter barrels with a 16 -month breeding in French oak.

Canopy wineries It is located in the town of Camarena, 40 kilometers from Toledo and 70 from Madrid.

The origin of the Canopy wines lies in the different steps of the harvest, from the double selection of the grapes, once in the vineyard and another in the cellar, until when the wines are starting to make, stepping on the harvest in small tones of 1500 liters to extract from the grape all the aromas and nuances, in the softest way. Throughout this process the Respect for raw material It is extremely important, so no additive type is added. The purpose of all this is for people to enjoy both wines and the team of Canopy wineries Enjoy making them.

The true treasure of the winery are the different Garnacha vineyards of the Sierra de Gredos, located at high height and with siliceous-shanite floors, cultivated without any type of chemical or herbicide, in order to maintain the floor of the vineyards, true living gardens. In this way, the characteristics of the Garnacha grapes are respected to make the best wines of Gredos.

If you have any questions when buying Congo red wine, contact the sommelier of our online wine store and will advise you without obligation.