A red wine from Spain that we've fallen in love with. This hit from the Costers del Sio winery is a real hit that never seems to get old. This is all thanks to Spaniard Juan de Porcioles, who founded the Costers del Sio winery in 1992. It is located in the tiny village of Balaguer in the Spanish province of Catalonia. Although the winery is still relatively young, it already has a very impressive track record. This Bosc Silvestre Costers del Sio is yet another success from this Spanish winery.
The old vineyard of Costers Del Sio
This winery boasts a remarkable number of vineyards in northern Spain. A total of 71 hectares are dedicated to the cultivation of both indigenous and international grape varieties. For this Bosc Silver Costers del Sio, they use two signature grape varieties: Garnacha and Tempranillo. The grapes are harvested at night, under the strict supervision of Costers del Sio's talented winemaker. Harvesting at night preserves the impressive aromas of the Garnacha and Tempranillo grapes. After fermentation, Bosc Silver Costers del Sio is aged for an impressive nine months in both American and French oak barrels. This Spanish red wine then develops in the bottle for another six months. Can you imagine the depth and complexity of this Bosc Silver Costers del Sio?
Impressions of Bosc Silvestre Costers del Sio
The delicate process from grape to red wine truly pays off. Your senses will be in overdrive as soon as the cap of this Bosc Silver Costers del Sio is popped. The deep ruby red color already reveals the power of this Spanish red wine. The nose offers fantastic aromas of strawberries, raspberries, herbs, and toasted oak. The aroma becomes even more impressive when you swirl the Bosc Silver Costers del Sio generously in your glass. The taste is exceptionally balanced. Subtle tannins alternate pleasantly with notes of forest fruits, pepper, and vanilla. A broad bouquet of spices such as licorice and balsamic vinegar is clearly discernible.