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Profile of Capafons-Osso Winery
Wine Map Priorat
Profile of Priorat Wine Region
This super winery has vineyards from both Priorat and the nearby appellation of Montsant, named
after the Montsant Mountains. Run by the very, very charming Francesc Capafons, this tiny boutique
winery is swiftly making a name for themselves. Prices have remained firmly rooted on planet earth
(some other wines from Priorat have started to fetch rather ridiculous prices) and this winemaking
family are sincerely dedicated to quality. Francesc has an amazing sense of humor and vitality and
he will convert you to Priorat and Montsant wines, in case you already weren't! The Capafons
family have been working the vineyards wine in the region for literally 5 generations, and the next
logical step was winemaking. The cellars are state of the art (obviously with the best French oak
and stainless steel tanks for hygiene control), but they still practice age-old techniques such as
clarifying the wine with egg whites.
The estate "Mas de Masos" is a located in a truly beautiful area with its own unique microclimate.
The terroir of Montsant is drastically different to the terroir of Priorat. Priorat is known for its
slate like soils (called "Llicorella"), vineyard slopes reminiscent of the Douro, microscopic yields
and old vines. Montsant is defined by its bright red clay enriched soils, and old vine Grenache as
well. The Capafons vineyards are actually integrated with forest and natural areas full of wild
flowers, poppies, pine trees, etc, which effectively keeps the natural ecosystem in balance. The
flavor of the wines is certainly influenced by the minerally soils and the abundance of wild herbs.
Capafons, like many of the wineries in Priorat and Montsant, are practically organic (without
calling themselves as such). Their viticulture practices are as ecological as possible. Capafons,
for example, use no herbicides. The resulting wines are powerful (all of the wines in this region
top 13-14%) yet elegantly complex.
"Our family tradition is to produce wine with care and love and we hope this transmits when you taste
our wines."- Francesc Capafons
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Wines
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| Masia Esplanes |
DO Montsant. Dry Red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha Negra (Grenache) and Syrah. 12 months ageing in American and French oak. 13.5% alc. Clarified with egg whites. Approx.18,000 bottles made. |
| Vessants |
DO Montsant. Dry Red. Blend of Merlot, Garnatxa Negra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carinyena grape varieties. 10 months ageing in American and French oak. 6 additional months in bottle before release. 14% alc. Clarified with egg whites. Approx.17,000 bottles made |
| Roigenc |
DO Montsant. Dry Rosé. 100% Syrah, bright pink color. 8 hour maceration period, this is a "big" Rosé, with 13.5% alc. The grapes come from the single vineyard Roigenc. |
| Mas de Masos |
DO Priorat. Dry Red. Huge wine. Blend of Garnatxa Peluda, Garnatxa Pais, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carinyena grapes. 12 months in French Allier oak barrels. 14,7%vol. Decant. Dry Red. Huge wine. Blend of Garnatxa Peluda, Garnatxa Pais, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carinyena grapes. 12 months in French Allier oak barrels. 14,7%vol. Decant. |
| Masos D'En Cubells |
DO Priorat. Dry Red. Made with a blend of Garnacha Negra, Carinyena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grapes. New style of Priorat wine, first vintage was in 2000. Aged for 13 months in French Allier barriques. 14,2%vol. Decant. |
| Enllac |
DO Priorat. Dry White. One of the flagship Priorat whites. Made with Viognier and Garnaxa Blanca. 6 months in French and American oak. The color is vibrant gold, this is a major food wine and clocks in at over 14% alc. |
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Address:
Cellers Capafons-Ossó
Address: Camí Vell de Gratallops s/n (Tarragona), Spain
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 32, 43730 Falset (Tarragona), Spain
Tel: : +34 977 831 201
Fax: : +34 977 831 367
Web: www.capafons-osso.com
Email: cellers@capafons-osso.com
Winery Details
D.O.:Priorat/Priorato and Montsant
Founded: 1992
Owner: Francesc Capafons and Montserrat Ossó
Winemaker:Francesc Xavier Capafons and Toni Coca
Area under Vine: 14 Hectares own vineyards
Oak: : Primarily French oak, small amounts of American oak
Grape Varietals: Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot , Garnatxa Negra (Garnacha Tinta/ Grenache Noir), Garnatxa Peluda, Garnatxa Pais, Syrah and Carinyena (Cariñena/ Carignan), Garnatxa Blanca (Garnacha Blanca, Grenache Blanc), and Viognier
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