Castell d’Encus Acusp 2021

This dry red wine from D.O. Costers del Segre is a single-varietal Pinot Noir crafted by the Castell d'Encus winery. It offers subtle aromas of tobacco, wild blueberries, and fresh blackberries, leading to a vibrant palate with a long, persistent finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• D.O. / Region: D.O. Costers del Segre
• Winery: Castell d'Encus
• Soil / Altitude: Altitude of 1,000 m, mountain climate
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels

The vineyard

The vineyards are located at an altitude of 1,000 meters in the Pyrenees, surrounded by forests. This high-mountain environment provides a cool climate that allows for the slow ripening of the Pinot Noir grapes, preserving their natural acidity.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

The grapes are hand-harvested in ten-kilogram boxes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and 12th-century stone vats carved into the rock, followed by complete malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.

Why buy it

If you are looking to add a unique cellaring wine to your collection, this high-altitude red is an excellent choice. Its fresh profile and distinctive production method ensure a harmonious evolution in the bottle over the coming years. You can buy Castell d’Encus Acusp 2021 online directly from our shop.