Castell d'Encus Information

The origin of Castell d’Encus stems from the impact the location had on Raul Bobet in 2001 while he was looking for land that could reduce the effects of climate change on vineyards around the Catalan Pyrenees. Castle Encus mission is to obtain high quality wines. So we have planted 23 of the 95ha in the property in high density with varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon and Albariño. The rest of the land remains as a forest. The elevation of the property (850-1000 meters), the excellent sun exposure and large wooded area around it, along with its long history make the place look privileged and magical. The estate has an old chapel and fermenting grapes vats carved into the rocks by the monks of the Hospitaller Order (12th century). These fermenting vats carved in the stone that work by gravity and after passing a few initial tests they are being reused for fermentation of an important part of our both white and red wines. In the case of our Quest wine the whole fermentation process takes place in these stone vats. The winemaker: Raul Bobet A dreamer with years of experience in the vineyard and in the wine project aims to make reality a project of fresh wines with personality. Same important is the personal experience of living in an environment of silence, in an energetic surrounding with spectacular views. Research, perfectionism and rapture are and will be virtues and also defects associated with Castle Encus . The project of developing a single wine does not end ever, and here lies the dream. Drink in Peace