“Volver”
is the name given to Bodegas Volver’s best Tempranillo.
La Mancha
is located in central Spain and it is the largest continuous vine-growing
area in the world. The winery is located in the best terroir found
in the eastern region of the D.O.
The soil
here is the reason that the winery committed to purchasing its 95
hectares (228 acres) of vineyards. The sandy soils range up to 1 meter
in depth and cover large river stones, with a lot of iron, clay, and
chalk.
The vineyards
are located at an altitude of 660 meters (1,980 ft) above sea level.
The vines average 40 years in age and produce very low yields of 1-2
Kg of grapes per vine. Winters are very cold; summers are hot with
cool nights. It is a very dry climate.
The star
Spanish enologist Rafael Cañizares seeks to achieve the maximum expression
of the Tempranillo grape grown in this environment. After very careful
vineyard selections, only the best Tempranillo grapes are hand harvested.
Long
slow fermentation and maceration is followed by gentle ageing for
six months in French oak barrels.
2005
Volver earned 90 points in Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar:
“The
top wine from their oldest vines. (100% tempranillo) Saturated ruby.
Strikingly aromatic nose offers a pungent array of fruit, floral and
herbal scents. Sweet cherry-vanilla and cola flavors coat the palate
and are enlivened by juicy acidity. Supple tannins gain strength on
the finish, which strongly repeats the cola and floral qualities.
This is ready to drink.”
