Jean Leon Vinya La Scala Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2017
‘Vi de Finca’ at the pinnacle of Spanish ‘cabernets’
Gold
Berliner Wein Trophy
Jean Leon was a true visionary, creator in 1969 of the first wine made with cabernet sauvignon in our country: Jean Leon Vinya La Scala. The concentration, freshness, and the long and elegant finish of Jean Leon Vinya La Scala Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2017 clearly define the special character of the terroir where it originates: Vinya La Scala.
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Type of barrel
French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
Minimum 24 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Bottling
9 de junio de 2020
Total acidity (g/l)
6.65
pH
3.31
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.5
General Information
Jean Leon Vinya La Scala Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2017 is an organic wine made from the fruit of a single estate: Vinya La Scala (8 hectares), planted in 1963. It bears the seal of the winery that pioneered in our country the production of wines with the illustrious French-origin variety cabernet sauvignon; in fact, Jean Leon Gran Reserva Vinya La Scala 1969 is considered the first great Spanish ‘cabernet sauvignon’ (together with Mas La Plana 1970).
Vinya La Scala Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva 2017 is part of the select group of Catalan wines classified as ‘Vino de Finca Calificada’, which implies it comes from a single vineyard with unique characteristics that give it great singularity; this is the highest recognition a wine can achieve in Catalonia. It is aged for 24 months in French oak barrels, followed by a minimum of 3 years of aging in the bottle.
Jean Leon is a ‘boutique winery’ founded in 1963 by Jean Leon in the heart of the Penedès. Jean Leon, born in Santander under the name Ceferino Carrión, emigrated to the United States and managed to open the most luxurious restaurant in Hollywood: La Scala, frequented by major stars. His other great dream was to create a wine bearing his name that would match his select clientele, and in the heart of Penedès, he found the best lands to make it a reality. Here he acquired 150 hectares and replaced the local vines with noble French varieties, becoming a pioneer in introducing grapes like cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and chardonnay to Spain. The name of this wine, Vinya La Scala, is a nod to the restaurant that made him famous in the Mecca of cinema.
Creators' opinion
Vinya La Scala Gran reserva es un vino que me llega al corazón. Cuando abrimos botellas de las añadas de los 70, 80, 90 o incluso de la primera década de este siglo observo la gran multitud de matices aromáticos que expresan la climatología de cada añada y que se potencian a lo largo de los años de envejecimiento en botella.
The winery
Jean Leon is a 'boutique winery' founded in 1963 by Jean Leon in the heart of the Penedès. Jean Leon, born in Santander under the name Ceferino Carrión, emigrated to the United States and managed to open the most luxurious restaurant in Hollywood: La Scala, frequented by the biggest stars. His other great dream was to create a wine bearing his name that would live up to his select clientele, and in the heart of the Penedès, he found the best lands to make it a reality. Here, he acquired 150 hectares and replaced the local vines with noble French varieties, becoming a pioneer in introducing grapes such as cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and chardonnay to Spain. He built a winery in the purest "château" style and created the first great 'cabernet sauvignon' of our country.
In 1994, two years before his death, Jean Leon left his winery to his friend Miguel Torres on the condition that he preserve his legacy. Today, under the leadership of Mireia Torres, Jean Leon's wines keep the innovative spirit of their creator alive. The winery has also been a pioneer in obtaining the "Vino de Finca" recognition in the Penedès, the highest accolade a wine can achieve in Catalonia. Moreover, Jean Leon's commitment to sustainability is absolute, producing all wines with organic certification. Currently, it has 65 hectares of vineyards, 39 of which are exclusively dedicated to cultivating its four Vinos de Finca: Vinya La Scala, Vinya Le Havre, Vinya Gigi, and Vinya Palau. Additionally, the winery has launched new wine ranges such as the 3055 range or the experimental limited editions.