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Señorío de Barahonda
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Map location of Señorío de Barahonda
Alfredo Candela, Proprietor (photo by Vinimenta)
Alfredo Candela, Proprietor (photo by Vinimenta)
Country of Origin: Spain
Location: Yecla
People: Candela Family, Owners | Araceli Gonzalez Martinez, Winemaker
Supplier: http://www.oleimports.com


Señorío de Barahonda had it's beginning in 1925 as Bodegas Antonio Candela, which operates separately and still stands in the center of Yecla. Both owned by the Candela Family, day to day operations are run by the 4th generation of the family, Alfredo Candela and brother, Antonio. Their vineyards cover 840 acres in and around the town of Yecla, in Murcia. It is in the Altiplano district; a transitional zone between Spain's central plateau and the Mediterranean, surrounded by a ring of low mountain ranges.

The soil is composed of limestone and chalk topsoil with a clay and gravel subsoil, low in organic matter. They are deep and drain well. The water retaining clay subsoil is essential for the health of vine in such an arid climate. Due to poor sustenance, yields are low, producing smaller berries with higher skin to juice ratio. This results in greater overall concentration.

What makes Señorío de Barahonda unique? Among the oldest Monastrell vines in Spain. Founded in 1925, it is the oldest wineries in Yecla. State of the art winery with estate owned vineyards. One of Señorío de Barahonda's primary goals is to reveal the Monastrell's great potential. The genesis of this ambition developed into the Bellum project.

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Señorío de Barahonda 2012 'Carro' Tinto, Yecla DO Net Price Reviews —
Señorío de Barahonda 2009 Nabucco Red (fka Nabuko) Net Price — Downloads
Señorío de Barahonda 2010 'Nabucco' (Monastrell/Syrah), Yecla DO Net Price Reviews —
Señorío de Barahonda 2012 Sin-Madera Monastrell (Unoaked), Yecla DO Net Price — — New!
Reviews
Señorío de Barahonda 2010 'Nabucco' (Monastrell/Syrah), Yecla DO
Rating: 88

(50% Monastrell and 50% Syrah; aged for three months in French oak): Dark ruby. Dried cherry, plum and mocha on the nose. Supple and sweet, offering warm dark fruit flavors and a hint of bitter chocolate. A bright mineral quality comes up on the finish, adding cut and vibrancy to the wine's rich dark fruit character. This hefty wine could stand up the richest red meat dishes.

- International Wine Cellar (10/1/2013)

Señorío de Barahonda 2010 'Nabucco' (Monastrell/Syrah), Yecla DO
Rating: 87

Yecla is a treasure trove of tasty, beefy, surprisingly fun-filled red wines, usually dominated by Monastrell (Mourvedre) blended with other grapes, particularly Syrah and Bordeaux varietals. The 2010 Nabucco is an equal part blend of Mourvedre and Syrah aged three months in French oak. Displaying a dense plum/ruby/purple color, aromas of pepper, cassis, blackberries and camphor, medium body, and impressive ripeness, purity and texture, it can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years.

- The Wine Advocate (8/29/2013)

Señorío de Barahonda 2010 'Nabucco' (Monastrell/Syrah), Yecla DO
Rating: 89

The 2010 Nabuko is a blend of 50% Monastrell and 50% Syrah aged for 3 months in French oak. Underbrush, brier, smoked meat, and blueberry aromas lead to a wine with excellent volume, grip, and length. It will deliver enjoyment for another 5 years. 

Senorio de Barahonda dates back to 1925 and has been operated continuously by the Candela family. Their vineyards cover 840 acres in and around the town of Yecla in Murcia and include some of the oldest Monastrell plantings in Spain. All of the wines are produced from organically farmed estate-grown fruit.

- The Wine Advocate (6/1/2011)

Señorío de Barahonda 2012 'Carro' Tinto, Yecla DO
Rating: 88

(50% Monastrell, 30% Syrah, 12% Merlot and 8% Tempranillo; all done in stainless steel): Opaque ruby. Ripe cherry and plum on the nose and palate. Lush and creamy in texture, with a licorice note popping up on the warm, pliant finish.

- International Wine Cellar (10/1/2013)

Señorío de Barahonda 2012 'Carro' Tinto, Yecla DO
Rating: 88

The 2012 Carro Tinto is terrific bargain in high-quality red wine from Spain, no doubt because it comes from the relatively remote and under-the-radar appellation of Yecla. A blend of 50% Monastrell (Mourvedre), 30% Syrah, 12% Merlot and 8% Tempranillo, it possesses spice and earthy, new saddle leather notes intermixed with notions of cherry jam, truffles and loamy soil. Ripe, full-bodied, rich and generously endowed with no hard edges, Mourvedre grown in Yecla can range from surprisingly rich and fleshy (as is this wine), to rustic and almost undrinkably astringent. This example is a winner that should drink nicely for another several years.

- The Wine Advocate (8/29/2013)