Messum Export is the sole representative in the UK and Ireland of the wines produced by up and coming Alicante winery, Bodegas Vinessens.

2. Bodega Vinessens is located some 600 metres above sea
level in the rural, sleepy town of Villena, Alicante. Etched into
the hillside of the Sierra Salinas are 11 hectares (27 acres) of
old bush vines among a cragged outcrop of predominantly
sandy, limestone soil.
Vinessens was founded in 2007 as the product of much energy
and innovation by a young couple, Andrés Carrull, the current
director of viticulture, and his wife and head oenologist, Marta
Ribera. They have spend the past few years understanding
and perfecting the art of producing exquisite wines made
predominantly from the indigenous grape variety, the
Monastrell.
In addition, the couple have ambitious plans for the future,
having recently acquired a further 6 hectares (15 acres) of 50
year old Monastrell vines that are to be put into production over
the coming year.
By combining hard work and youthful enthusiasm with the
latest production techniques Bodega Vinesens aims to bring
both sophistication and international acclaim to the local
Monastrell grape variety.

3. THE VINES
The 11 Hectares of vines are comprised of two main plots that together make up the majority of the
Vinessens production.
Monastrell dominates the production but in lesser quantities we also find, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
(28 year old vines) and Syrah (9 years)
The two main plots are as follows:
La Tripa del Lobo La Casa
Details
35 years – Age – 65 years
Sandy – Soil – Rocky
1.5 Kg – Yield – 700g
Fresh and Fruity Wines - Sein Full bodied wines, high in
minerals – El Telar

4. SEIN – 2009
60% Monastrell
40% Syrah
15% Abv
Res Sugar: 0,85 g/L
VINIFICATION: All grapes are harvested manually and undergo a strict
selection process before entering the bodega. The skins are macerated at
low temperatures for a total of 17 days prior to the fermentation process.
Malolactic fermentation then takes place for 11 months in French and
American oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES: Well rounded, silky wine with deep cherry and purple
tones, ripe black fruits and winter berries with hints of spice. Good acidity and
length on the palette with sweet balanced tannins giving it terrific body and
structure and a lasting finish.
Peñín Guide,
2012

5. EL TELAR – 2009
90% Monastrell
10% Cab Sauvignon
15.5% Abv
VINIFICATION: Manually harvested in individual small crates to protect the
grapes followed by a strict quality process control at the bodega.
Monastrell: Cool maceration for a minimum of 21 days precedes a further15
months ageing in new French oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon: Grapes de-stemmed rather than crushed and
fermented in 500 litre barrels of new French oak. Then aged a further 15
months in smaller (225 L) French oak barrels
TASTING NOTES: Inky, cherry in colour, bursting with black fruit. Mineral and
spices on the nose and well balanced and smooth on the palette. Full bodied
and fleshy in the mouth with pronounced tannins and a strong finish.

6. ESSENS – 2010
100% Chardonnay
13% Abv
Res Sugar: 0.6 g/L
VINIFICATION: Careful manual harvest is followed by cold storage at 4ºC
for 24 hours. After a second selection process there is a further a further 24
hours maceration at 8ºC prior to initial fermentation. A fortnight’s cold
fermentation at 12-13ºC in 500 litre French Oak barrels is followed by a
further 45 days in smaller barrels. Batonnage takes place weekly to
enhance the buttery and fruity aromas of the wine.
TASTING NOTES: Pale yellow in colour with green tones. Elegant on the
nose with both citrus and tropical fruits. Fresh acidity and good structure
make this a extremely drinkable white wine with a smooth woody finish.
Peñín Guide,
2012

7. MESSUM EXPORT
To assist with their entry into what is an entirely new
market for the winery, Vinessens has appointed
Messum Export as exclusive representatives for the Contact Us
UK and Ireland. With offices in both Spain and
England, Messum Export is well placed to liaise
between supplier and distributor in addition to
offering various ancillary marketing and promotional
support services.
Tel: 0034 675 367 683
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