Why it matters
The producer
Olive oil is the origin of the Pons family business. The family established its reputation through olive oil before moving into grape growing and winemaking. Clos Pons has a winery on a hill overlooking the vineyards. Its design follows the French château or American estate model, with a stone and wood building inspired by wineries in California, Australia and New Zealand.
Place and vineyards
Where the wines begin
Cool nights, dry summers and strong temperature contrasts slow ripening and preserve natural acidity in Les Garrigues. Clos Pons lies in southern Lleida, in the municipalities of Albagés and La Pobla de Cérvoles. Scarce rainfall, cold winters and very warm summers mark the continental climate. Calcareous, stony soils add minerality.
Wines to know
The range in view
Clos Pons Algés is the named red in the range. It is a medium bodied, fruity wine with a little wood and a style suited to food. The bottle comes from Costers del Segre.
The 2019 Algés shows berries with a touch of jam, liquorice and cherries over mineral notes. Its notable acidity carries the fruit into a fresh finish. The 2013 Algés shows black cherry, restrained oak and graphite, with an unusual watermelon note on the finish.