2023 Hispano Suizas Impromptu Sauvignon Blanc

Type of Wine | |
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Country | Spain |
Region | |
Appellation | Utiel Requena |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2023 |
Grape | |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
Drink window | 2024 - 2028 |
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Description
The finest Sauvignon Blanc grapes from a vineyard with a (deliberately) very low yield are hand-picked in the very early morning after which they are immediately transferred to a cold room. From the cold room the grapes are selected box by box and only the good grapes go into this 100% Sauvignon Impromptu. The grapes are pressed very lightly so that only the first free-flow juice is used and this is then fermented in new American oak on its own must. Once the fermentation is complete the wine remains on its must until it is bottled and this takes place almost unfiltered in order to retain all the flavors.
The Sauvignon Blanc "Impromptu" has a powerful bouquet of smoke, beeswax and granite that you might not immediately identify as a Sauvignon Blanc - more like a Viognier. In the glass the wine has a beautiful light yellow color with green hues. In the nose the wine has very intense aromas with minerals and tropical fruit. The taste is very well balanced with fine tannins and subtle walnut, mandarin that lead to a very composed long finish. The wine is extremely well balanced with a very good acidity. This is really a "full glass". In the mouth you taste a rich weight of fruit, fresh and not sweet, good acidity and a very long and harmonious finish. This Impromptu is a beautiful Sauvignon blanc and it is a pity that only a very limited number of bottles are produced.
Specifications
Packing information | Box |
---|---|
Type of Wine | White |
Country | Spain |
Region | Valencia |
Appellation | Utiel Requena |
Winery | Hispano Suizas |
Grape | Sauvignon Blanc |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2023 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2028 |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Promotion | Last bottles, On Sale |
Parker rating | 91 |
Vinous rating | 91 |
Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Groen & grassig, Licht, Strak, Tropisch fruit, Wit fruit |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating:
91
Price ($)
30
Drink Date
2012 - 2016
Reviewed by
Neal Martin
Date tasted
30th Oct 2012
Source
203, The Wine Advocate
The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc “Impromptu” has a potent bouquet of smoke, beeswax and granite that you would have difficulty identifying as a Sauvignon Blanc – more like a Viognier. The palate is very well-balanced with fine tannins and subtle walnut, mandarin and tangerine peel notes on the mid-palate that lead to a very composed, finely-tuned finish. Excellent. Drink now-2016.
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Vinous
91
From: New Releases from Spain (Sep 2012)
Light gold. Lime, grapefruit, jasmine and anise on the nose, with bright minerality and an exotic candied ginger quality. Racy, sharply defined citrus and pea skin flavors show impressive cut and palate-staining concentration, with a strong anise accent. Finishes with outstanding thrust, energy and focus, leaving mineral and chalk notes behind.
- By Josh Raynolds on September 2012
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The Hispano Suizas estate is the story of the conviction to make a dream come true.
The history of the Hispano Suizas winery
Hispano Suizas was founded in 2006 by three passionate winemakers with a shared vision to create a world-class winery. Pablo Ossorio, Rafael Navarro, and Marc Grin were united by their common passion for wine and their desire to introduce innovations in viticulture. With their extensive experience in both national and international wine markets, they transformed Hispano Suizas into a winery that gained significant recognition in a short time. The winery has been awarded numerous prizes and is loved by wine enthusiasts worldwide.
Their goal: To produce high-quality wine and make it accessible to the growing number of wine lovers. This requires daily care and attention to ensure the best way to produce exceptional wine. They have been meticulous and patient during production, knowing that the right combination can yield an exceptionally beautiful result. The ambition is high; producing masterful wine and making it accessible to the consumer are often conflicting goals.
The region where Hispano Suizas is located
Hispano Suizas is located in the Utiel-Requena region, Valencia, one of the most important wine areas in Spain. This region is part of the autonomous community of Valencia and enjoys an ideal climate for viticulture. With hot summers and cool nights, the area offers the perfect conditions for the development of complex and flavorful wines. The limestone-rich soil and the altitude of the vineyards contribute to the distinctive flavor profiles of the wines produced here.
Viticulture at Hispano Suizas
Hispano Suizas combines modern techniques with age-old methods to guarantee high quality. The wines grow in an area covering 61 hectares, 46 hectares of which surround the winery, while the remaining 15 hectares are only 500 meters away. The vineyards are meticulously maintained, with a focus on sustainable viticultural practices. The grapes are handpicked to ensure only the best quality is selected. Precision is maintained throughout the entire process, from grape cultivation to bottling, to ensure consistent quality.
What grape varieties are used?
Hispano Suizas uses a variety of grape types, both local and international. Some of the main grapes used include Bobal, a regional variety known for producing wines with deep color and robust flavor, and Tempranillo, renowned for its versatility and refinement. Additionally, grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are cultivated to create unique blends and single varietals. For white wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are used, resulting in fresh and aromatic products.
Approximately 4,000 vines grow per hectare, allowing the winery to work with great precision to cultivate and harvest the best quality grapes. The production per vine is only 2 kg. Due to the diversity of grapes grown, the harvest spans almost three months, starting with the cava in August and concluding with the red wines in October.
Ordering Hispano Suizas wines online?
Would you like to experience the wines of Hispano Suizas yourself? At Grandcruwijnen, you can easily order online. The wines are stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse to guarantee optimal quality. Additionally, you often receive a discount when you choose to pick up your order. This discount is shown directly when you select ‘Pick Up’ at the checkout page. Visit our website and explore the extensive range of Hispano Suizas wines.
The finest Sauvignon Blanc grapes from a vineyard with a (deliberately) very low yield are hand-picked in the very early morning after which they are immediately transferred to a cold room. From the cold room the grapes are selected box by box and only the good grapes go into this 100% Sauvignon Impromptu. The grapes are pressed very lightly so that only the first free-flow juice is used and this is then fermented in new American oak on its own must. Once the fermentation is complete the wine remains on its must until it is bottled and this takes place almost unfiltered in order to retain all the flavors.
The Sauvignon Blanc "Impromptu" has a powerful bouquet of smoke, beeswax and granite that you might not immediately identify as a Sauvignon Blanc - more like a Viognier. In the glass the wine has a beautiful light yellow color with green hues. In the nose the wine has very intense aromas with minerals and tropical fruit. The taste is very well balanced with fine tannins and subtle walnut, mandarin that lead to a very composed long finish. The wine is extremely well balanced with a very good acidity. This is really a "full glass". In the mouth you taste a rich weight of fruit, fresh and not sweet, good acidity and a very long and harmonious finish. This Impromptu is a beautiful Sauvignon blanc and it is a pity that only a very limited number of bottles are produced.
Packing information | Box |
---|---|
Type of Wine | White |
Country | Spain |
Region | Valencia |
Appellation | Utiel Requena |
Winery | Hispano Suizas |
Grape | Sauvignon Blanc |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2023 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2028 |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Promotion | Last bottles, On Sale |
Parker rating | 91 |
Vinous rating | 91 |
Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Groen & grassig, Licht, Strak, Tropisch fruit, Wit fruit |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Parker
Rating:
91
Price ($)
30
Drink Date
2012 - 2016
Reviewed by
Neal Martin
Date tasted
30th Oct 2012
Source
203, The Wine Advocate
The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc “Impromptu” has a potent bouquet of smoke, beeswax and granite that you would have difficulty identifying as a Sauvignon Blanc – more like a Viognier. The palate is very well-balanced with fine tannins and subtle walnut, mandarin and tangerine peel notes on the mid-palate that lead to a very composed, finely-tuned finish. Excellent. Drink now-2016.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
91
From: New Releases from Spain (Sep 2012)
Light gold. Lime, grapefruit, jasmine and anise on the nose, with bright minerality and an exotic candied ginger quality. Racy, sharply defined citrus and pea skin flavors show impressive cut and palate-staining concentration, with a strong anise accent. Finishes with outstanding thrust, energy and focus, leaving mineral and chalk notes behind.
- By Josh Raynolds on September 2012
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
98/100
98/100
The best Sauvignon Blanc in Spain
SEVI 2019 wine guide
94/100
The best White wine in Spain
WineUp 2019 wine guide
90/100
Peñín 2019 wine guide
90/100
SMU 2019 wine guide
91/100
El País 2019 wine yearbook
92/100
Intervinos 2019 wine guide
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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The Hispano Suizas estate is the story of the conviction to make a dream come true.
The history of the Hispano Suizas winery
Hispano Suizas was founded in 2006 by three passionate winemakers with a shared vision to create a world-class winery. Pablo Ossorio, Rafael Navarro, and Marc Grin were united by their common passion for wine and their desire to introduce innovations in viticulture. With their extensive experience in both national and international wine markets, they transformed Hispano Suizas into a winery that gained significant recognition in a short time. The winery has been awarded numerous prizes and is loved by wine enthusiasts worldwide.
Their goal: To produce high-quality wine and make it accessible to the growing number of wine lovers. This requires daily care and attention to ensure the best way to produce exceptional wine. They have been meticulous and patient during production, knowing that the right combination can yield an exceptionally beautiful result. The ambition is high; producing masterful wine and making it accessible to the consumer are often conflicting goals.
The region where Hispano Suizas is located
Hispano Suizas is located in the Utiel-Requena region, Valencia, one of the most important wine areas in Spain. This region is part of the autonomous community of Valencia and enjoys an ideal climate for viticulture. With hot summers and cool nights, the area offers the perfect conditions for the development of complex and flavorful wines. The limestone-rich soil and the altitude of the vineyards contribute to the distinctive flavor profiles of the wines produced here.
Viticulture at Hispano Suizas
Hispano Suizas combines modern techniques with age-old methods to guarantee high quality. The wines grow in an area covering 61 hectares, 46 hectares of which surround the winery, while the remaining 15 hectares are only 500 meters away. The vineyards are meticulously maintained, with a focus on sustainable viticultural practices. The grapes are handpicked to ensure only the best quality is selected. Precision is maintained throughout the entire process, from grape cultivation to bottling, to ensure consistent quality.
What grape varieties are used?
Hispano Suizas uses a variety of grape types, both local and international. Some of the main grapes used include Bobal, a regional variety known for producing wines with deep color and robust flavor, and Tempranillo, renowned for its versatility and refinement. Additionally, grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir are cultivated to create unique blends and single varietals. For white wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are used, resulting in fresh and aromatic products.
Approximately 4,000 vines grow per hectare, allowing the winery to work with great precision to cultivate and harvest the best quality grapes. The production per vine is only 2 kg. Due to the diversity of grapes grown, the harvest spans almost three months, starting with the cava in August and concluding with the red wines in October.
Ordering Hispano Suizas wines online?
Would you like to experience the wines of Hispano Suizas yourself? At Grandcruwijnen, you can easily order online. The wines are stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse to guarantee optimal quality. Additionally, you often receive a discount when you choose to pick up your order. This discount is shown directly when you select ‘Pick Up’ at the checkout page. Visit our website and explore the extensive range of Hispano Suizas wines.
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