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Bodegas y Viñedos Peral
Bodegas y Viñedos Peral
History
The relation between Colmenar and the wine dates back to the Roman era, but it settled down in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It should be noted that the consumed wine in the Felipe IV’s court was from mostly around Madrid: Villarejo de Salvanés, Arganda del Rey, Chinchón, San Martín de Valdeiglesias or Colmenar. But it was not until the early twentieth century when the wines from Colmenar achieved real fame by being served in all the taverns in Madrid.In the most of the farmhouses of Colmenar de Oreja did not lack the cellar and the cave, reaching the number of 150 during the eighteenth century. In those farmhouses they trod the own grapes, and also the grapes that were purchased from the neighbours who lacked this facilities. The caves have a centenary origin and they are dug into the limestone itself of Colmenar. Most of them also maintain the traditional jars once made in Colmenar; its constant temperature (15ºC approx.) and humidity are ideal to conservation and ageing of wines.
Vineyard & Terroir
The Regional Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation of Community of Madrid recognized the Vinos de Madrid and approved its regulations by Order 2240/1990 of August. The ratification of the regulations took shape by Order of the 19 November, 1990.
The production area with Designation of Origin (D.O.) is divided in three very different sub-areas: San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Navalcarnero and Arganda, the latter is where the wines of Colmenar de Oreja are located. Vinos de Madrid D.O. enshrines, controls and protects the grapes and vineyards from 54 municipalities in the southern area of the Community.
The white grapes allowed in the D.O. are Malvar, Albillo, Airén, Viura, Torrontés, Parellada, Muscat small grain; in red ones, Tempranillo (Tinta Fina or Cencibel), Red Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
Arganda subarea is located in the fertile plain of Tagus River and it is the largest of all, since it covers 25 municipalities, including Arganda del Rey, Belmonte del Tajo, Valdilecha, Villaconejos, Titulcia, Chinchón, Morata de Tajuña, Villarejo de Salvanés, Valdelaguna, and Colmenar de Oreja.
It has more than 6,400 hectares of vineyards settled down in clay terraces. The weather provides a mean temperature of 13.5-14 ºC, a rainfall of 500 litres per square metre per year and about 2,800 sunshine hours. All this facilities the production of quality grapes and an excellent ripening.
The predominating grape varieties in the subarea are Tinta Fina (Tempranillo) in red ones and Malvar in white.
At The Winery
The sobremadre technique used at Peral Winery making some of its wines is that the wine ferments with the “madre,” that is, with stalked and squeeze grape. The own madre, by gravity, causes the wine clarification. This process produces white and red wines which contain some carbonic gas produced endogenously.After the fermentation, the wine stays inside the container together with the madres, without decanting, except one just before bottling. The maximum time of permanency of the madres with the wine will never exceed 180 days.
Our Wines
- Vintage
- Name
- Type
- Appelation / Production Area
- Price (USD)
- Award
- More Info
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- 2014
- Peral Blanco Sobremadre
- White wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 3.5€
Grape Varieties
- Malvar
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Bright greenish yellow color, with remains of carbonic gas clearly visible which has been formed endogenously as a result of the contact of the grape juice with the “madre” (gripping, squeezed grape). - Nose: Intense aromas of fine yeast mixed with hints of fruit which will grow with the pass of the time. - Mouth: It is in this stage in which the wine really surprises because of its mouth amplitude, greasiness and glycerin. Aftertaste seems an exact copy of the nose with a slightly bitter finish. - Wine-pairing: The Sobremadre wine has a wide variety for pairing because of its making. Appetizers, cheeses, salads, blue fish and rice are optimal; to these meat and stews can be added.
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- 2014
- Peral Rosado Sobremadre
- Rosé wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 3€
Grape Varieties
- Malvar
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Red ruby color, medium-low layer, with remains of carbonic gas clearly visible which has been formed endogenously as a result of the contact of the grape juice with the “madre” (gripping, squeezed grape). - Nose: Intense aromas of fine yeast mixed with hints of fruit which will grow with the pass of the time. - Mouth: Wide and crackling, with a finish reminiscent of bitter almonds. - Wine-pairing: The Sobremadre wine has a wide variety for pairing because of its making. Appetizers, cheeses, salads, blue fish and rice are optimal; to these meat and stews can be added.
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- 2011
- Peral Crianza
- Red wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 4-5€
Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Red cherry color with purple trim, high layer, indicating its amplitude. - Nose: Clear and fruity; the ripe red fruit and the characteristic aromas of the ageing inside the wood stand out: balsamics as vanilla, species, nuts and toasting as tobacco. - Mouth: Balanced, full-bodied, good entrance and wonderful acidity. Wide aftertaste where the ripe red fruit appear again, lingering finish. - Wine-pairing: It can go with red meat and game, firm-fleshed roasts, rice as paella, cheeses, grilled vegetables or even fish with sauce.
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- 2012
- Peral Tinto Sobremadre
- Red wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 3€
Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Red ruby color, medium layer, with remains of carbonic gas clearly visible which has been formed endogenously as a result of the contact of the grape juice with the “madre” (gripping, squeezed grape). - Nose: Aromas of fine yeast mixed with red fruit hints which will grow with the pass of the time. - Mouth: Powerful, with a finish reminiscent of bitter almonds. - Wine-pairing: The Sobremadre wine has a wide variety for pairing because of its making. Appetizers, cheeses, salads, blue fish and rice are optimal; to these meat and stews can be added.
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- 2011
- Menina Crianza
- Red wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 4-5€
Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Red cherry color with purple trim, high layer, indicating its amplitude. - Nose: Clear and fruity; the ripe red fruit and the characteristic aromas of the ageing inside the wood stand out: balsamics as vanilla, species, nuts and toasting as tobacco. - Mouth: Balanced, full-bodied, good entrance and wonderful acidity. Wide aftertaste where the ripe red fruit appear again, lingering finish. - Wine-pairing: It can go with red meat and game, firm-fleshed roasts, rice as paella, cheeses, grilled vegetables or even fish with sauce.
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- 2014
- Menina blanco
- White wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 3€
Grape Varieties
- Malvar
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Clean and bright. Pale yellow color with greenish reflections. - Nose: Complex and good intensity, with fresh fruit aromas as green apple and pear and citrus hints. - Mouth: Fresh on the palate, with a greasy, nice entrance and a very balanced light acidity. Long finish with bitter hints. - Wine-pairing: Perfect for starters, appetizers, salads, baked fishes and rice, even with white meat.
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- 2014
- Menina tinto
- Red wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 3-4€
Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Red cherry color with purple trim, medium-high layer, indicating its youth. - Nose: Powerful, lingering and honest; red fruits stand out as raspberry and strawberry. - Mouth: Full-bodied, tasty, with a smooth entrance and good acidity. Wide and clean aftertaste where the red fruit appears again. - Wine-pairing: Ideal for medium mature cheeses, smoked food and pâtés. As for meat, it can do the perfect pairing with roasts of lamb and kid, stews and legumes.
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- 2013
- Peral Aguja Semidulce blanco
- Sparkling wine
- V.T. Castilla
- 3-4€
Grape Varieties
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Macabeo
- Moscatel de grano menudo
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Golden yellow color. Small, slow bubble with permanence in the glass. - Nose: The aromatic intensity from the Moscatel de grano menudo variety surprises, with citrus and herbaceous hints, and its long persistence. - Mouth: Powerful, light sweetness, long finish and very fruity aftertaste. - Wine-pairing: Appetizers, cheeses, salads, sea fruit, white fishes and rice.
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- 2013
- Peral Aguja Semidulce rosado
- Sparkling wine
- V.T. Castilla
- 3-4€
Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo
- Garnacha
Winemaker Comments
- Sight: Bubble-gum pink color, medium-low layer, clean and bright. Small, slow bubble. - Nose: Very aromatic with hints of glazed red fruit. - Mouth: Easy entrance. Fresh and tasty on the palate; very nice, sweet finish. - Wine-pairing: Ideal for desserts and sweets, although it also combines well with light meals as salads and semi-cured cheeses.
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- 2012
- Peral Top Crianza
- Red wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 14.5€
Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo
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- 2012
- Menina Crianza
- Red wine
- D.O. Vinos de Madrid
- 5.5€
Grape Varieties
- Tempranillo
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Winemaker Comments
Tasting note: - Sight: Red cherry color with purple trim, high layer, indicating its amplitude. - Nose: Clear and fruity; the ripe red fruit and the characteristic aromas of the ageing inside the wood stand out: balsamics as vanilla, spicies, nuts and toasting as tobacco. - Mouth: Balanced, full-bodied, good entrance and wonderful acidity. Wide aftertaste where the ripe red fruit appear again, lingering finish. - Wine-pairing: It can go with red meat and game, firm-fleshed roasts, rice as paella, cheeses, grilled vegetables or even fish with sauce.
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- 2014
- Vermú Peral Reserva
- Vermut
- 7
Winemaker Comments
This spicy wine has been ageing for a year in 500 l. oak barrels
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