COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Bodegas Jean Leon
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jean Leon La Scala 2015 is a Gran Reserva red wine from the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain, produced by Bodegas Jean Leon. The wine is a single-vineyard expression, named after Jean Leon's famous restaurant in Beverly Hills. Jean Leon, the founder, was a visionary who established the winery in 1963 with the aim of creating an exclusive wine. The winery is now owned by the Torres family. Jean Leon was a pioneer in Spain, being one of the first to produce a single-variety Cabernet Sauvignon and to receive the 'Vi de Finca' designation for its unique vineyard.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€74
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Jean Leon's legendary Beverly Hills restaurant.
Fact 02
First winery in Spain to produce a single-variety Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fact 03
The 'La Scala' vineyard was planted in 1963.
Fact 04
Certified organic since the 2012 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Jean Leon La Scala is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes sourced from the La Scala vineyard. The wine undergoes fermentation at 26°C, followed by malolactic fermentation. It is then aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of 24 months, and subsequently for at least two years in bottle. The winery is certified organic and emphasizes sustainable farming practices.
