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Wine Description
The Story
The restaurant foundad by Jean Leon in Beverly Hills gives its name to this Gran reserva which represents the realisation of a great dream: creating a wine that would bear his name. In the golden era of Hollywood, La Scala was the regular meeting place for stars such as Marilyn Monroe, immortalised on this wine's label in a unique portrayal by artist Josep Maria Subirachs.
The name La Scala is a tribute to the restaurant that Jean Leon opened with James Dean in Beverly Hills in 1956.
Located on a hillside at an elevation of 295 meters, it is the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in Spain. Planted in 1963, it has shallow, yellowish brown soils that are well-drained, moderately fine textured and contain few stones. Organic matter content is low, and calcium carbonate and active limestone levels are high. Low water holding capacity and shallow soil depth for roots to colonize.
Vine age: Planted in 1963
Surface area: 8 Ha. "Vinya La Scala"
Soil characteristics: This terrain is characterized by rocky, calcareous clay soils.
Wine Information
Grape varieties: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc
Date grapes picked: Cabernet Sauvignon (29th September 1994) & Cabernet Franc (22nd September 1994)
Age of vines: Average of 30 years
Vineyard size: 8 hectares, La Scala vineyard
Fermentation: 21 days at controlled 28C-temperature in stainless steel vats followed by malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: 26 months in small French oak barrels followed by aging in the bottle.
Bottled: May 1997
Alcohol: 13,5 %
Tasting notes: Intense cherry red colour. Its notes of honey, jam and plums stand out on the nose, combining with
those of toast, smoked meats and spices (vanilla and black pepper), adding complexity and finesse. With a powerful attack, its mature tannins consolidate its structure. A long, elegant aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: Ideal with game and all types of meats (especially red meats), poultry, stews, casseroles, rice dishes and cheeses. Serving temperature: 18º-20ºC.
Awards: Gold Medal Challenge International du Vin 2003 (France). Silver Medal Mundus Vini 2002 (Germany).
