Bodegas Langa - Calatayud (Aragón) // See wine map of Spain below
Bodegas Langa
Founded in 1867, Juan and César Langa Gonzalez are the 5th generation of the Langa family to run this winery. Their vineyards include 100-year old vines, and their name is emblematic for winemaking in the area. In 1967, their family was a founding member of the DO Calatayud, and they are historic members of the Cava Board of Aragón.
The family’s Los Yermos vineyard can be found between the La Sierra de Armantes mountain range and the Ribota River, near the town of Torralba de Ribota. This farming land is located at an average altitude of 600 meters, the vineyards particular climate, or mesoclimate, is characterized by a low yearly rainfall of around 250 liters per square meter. The stony material and clay originating from La Sierra de Armantes, means that the soil on which these vines are grown is ideal and has been used for vine growing for many centuries. A 2000 liter wine vat dating to 152 BC (one of the oldest in Europe) is from this area.
Reyes d'Aragon El Monje Brut Nature Cava
Appellation: Aragón
Grapes: Macabeo 75%, Chardonnay 25%
Sustainability: Organic, biodynamic, native yeasts
Viniculture: 12 months maturation in bottle sur lattes
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Appearance: Pale yellow color, persistent frothing with very small bubbles.
Nose: Toasted bread, tropical fruit, touches of almond and coconut.
Palate: Good acidity. Full on the mouth with a lot of body. Citrus with pink grapefruit and tropical fruit.
Pairings: Shellfish and fatty fish (sea bass, salmon), white meat and all types of rice dishes.
Bodegas Langa Pasión Garnacha
Appellation: DO Calatayud
Grapes: Garnacha
Sustainability: Organic, biodynamic, native yeasts
Viniculture: 10 months in barrel
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Appearance: Bright ruby
Nose: Ripe cherries and violets
Palate: Macerated strawberries and raspberries mingle with toasted aromas, smoke and tobacco.
Pairings: Red meats, cold cured Iberian meats and cured cheese
Bodegas Langa Frenesí Red Blend
Appellation: DO Calatayud
Grapes: Merlot, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz
Sustainability: Organic, biodynamic, native yeasts
Viniculture: Aged 4 to 6 months in American, European and French Oak, then 6 months in bottle.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Sustainability: Organic, biodynamic
Appearance: Mature cherry red with purplish tints.
Nose: Accentuated mineral character with spicy overtones such as vanilla, cinnamon, pepper and clove.
Palate: Dense body with good tannic strength and silky.
Pairings: Excellent with all kinds of meats, stews and game.
chapillon wines
Founded by Christophe Chapillon in 2006 with the help of his friend César Langa of Bodegas Langa. Born in Tours, France, in 1970, Christophe uprooted in 1986, moving to Aragon. Chapillon is a line of modern wines.
Chapillon Cuvée Harmonie
Appellation: DO Calatayud
Grapes: 90% Petit Verdot, 10% Tannat
Sustainability: Organic, biodynamic
Viniculture: 12 months in oak.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Appearance: Dense red still with some purple on the rim
Nose: Intense and quite spicy, ripe blackberry fruit with a touch of leather
Palate: Full-bodied dark fruit. Lightly smoky from the oak. Vigorous fruit. Firm natural tannins with some sweetness from the fruit.
Pairing: Red meats, poultry, stews and cheeses
Paul & Rémy Tempranillo
Appellation: DO Calatayud
Grapes: Tempranillo
Sustainability: Organic, biodynamic
Viniculture: 6 months in oak
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Appearance: Deep Purple
Nose: Dark plum, dark cherry, sun baked dark fruits
Palate: Black fruits, spicy with toasty notes. Medium tannins, medium acid.
Pairings: Perfect accompaniment to red meats, roasted chicken, pasta dishes, smoked ham.
