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ÁNGELA PARDO,
THE WINEMAKER
AT BODEGAS NODUS
Their colour may be more akin to the rosés of Provence than those of northern
Spain, but what sets Celler de Capçanes’ wines apart is “their fruity palate, their
silky tannins and their saline touch which offers up a very long, elegant finish”,
stresses Pagès. The wines have been widely distributed across the European
market for several years, primarily in Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland
and Belgium, major rosé consumer countries. As for the kosher label, its
main following outside the cities of Europe is in Israel and the United States.
BODEGAS NODUS, MULTI-FACETED BOBAL
Located in one of the finest wine areas in DO Utiel-Requena, West of Valencia,
Bodegas Nodus is set within a naturally blessed region of high environmental
value. Surrounded by pine groves and eight monumental holm oaks, the winery
has 200 hectares, 80% of which is planted to the native grape variety Bobal with
vines over 40 years old.
Obviously, rosés provide a great showcase for the variety, with its fruity aromas,
although Tempranillo is also used, stresses the bodega’s export assistant Marisa
Donnan. Bobal allows the winery to run the gamut in terms of nuance and
to meet the needs of its international customers. Its rosés are mostly sold in
export markets and are “seasonal wines”, admits Donnan. Orders are placed
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