White Wine Ekam 2022

Young white wine from Costers del Segre. Blend of Riesling and Albariño made from partially botrytized grapes.
Young.
Percentage of Alcohol: 12º
Bottle size: 75 cl
Grapes Varieties: Albariño, Riesling,
Wineries: Castell d'Encús
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Availability: In stock

€26.45
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This is the new vintage of the wine Ekam, a highly sophisticated Spanish white wine produced by Castell d’Encús, the personal project of master oenologist Raül Bobet on the foothills of Pyrenees.

This blended young white wine is made from 85% Riesling and 15% Albariño grown at altitudes between 850 and 1,000 metres above sea level, in an area with an extremely demanding climate.

Produced in DO Costers del Segre, the grapes were manually harvested. To add some complexity to the wine, some of them were harvested after they had developed the "noble rot" fungus (Botrytis Cinerea).

After that, the white wine Ekam 2022 was fermented in 15 and 25 hl. vats at a low temperature. 

This blended white wine from Costers del Segre should improve considerably after some time in the bottle.

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Appearance The white wine Ekam is deep straw with some olive-green and yellowish tinges.
Nose

The richness and intrincacy of this blend of Riesling and Albariño is, already at this early stage, quite remarkable. There are some mineral and earthy nuances, as well as hints of citrus, bone fruit, the hydrocarbon notes typical of Riesling, and fragrant aromas of orange blossom and tangerine.

Palate

This wine of the Castell d'Encús winery is vibrant and fresh, combining the citrus notes with remembrances of flowers, mineral, aromatic herbs and nuances of honey and royal jelly. Rich and crisp, with a long, complex finish.

Our personal opinion

The white wine Ekam 2022 is a very interesting high-altitude wine from Costers del Segre, crafted by one of Spain's most knowledgeable winemakers.

OTHER VINTAGES

Ekam 2021:

Enterwine 94. Parker 92.

Ekam 2020:

Enterwine 93. Parker 93.

Ekam 2019:

Enterwine 93. Parker 93.

Ekam 2018:

Enterwine 94.

Ekam 2017:

Enterwine 94. Parker 93. Peñín 91.

Ekam 2016:

Enterwine 93.

Ekam 2015:

Enterwine 94. Parker 91+.

Year 2022
Type White
D.O. Costers del Segre
Bottle size 75 cl
Serving tempurature 7-9ºC
Ageing Young
Enterwine's Score 93
Media rating 93
Percentage of variety Riesling 85%, Albariño 15%.
Pairings Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Blue cheeses, Cod, Curred fish, Foie Gras, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Poultry, Smoked foods, Soft pasta cheese, Sushi, Whitefish salads
Taste Dry and aromatic, Fresh and dry, Fruity and Fresh, Silky and intense
Occasion A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement
Reviews
3 Reviews
ekam white wine
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I could not wait to put my hands on the new vintage. Beautiful!!
Review by (Posted on 20 March 2019)
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A state of bliss. What a wine.
Review by (Posted on 21 August 2018)
Ekam
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Albariño and Riesling share some characteristics, so this white wine is not as outlandish as it seems. In fact, it is very good, super fresh and full of interesting nuances.
Review by (Posted on 18 September 2017)
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