HISTORY
To know the history of “The wines of Las Hermanas” we must go back in time to the year 1841, when a commander of the Spanish Army in the island of Luzón, at the Philippines, returned after his retirement to his native Jumilla, a Murcian town located southeast of Spain and decides, in honor of the place that gave him a lot, to name his lands after the island where he was at, thus creating “La Finca de Luzón”, the germ of what Bodegas Luzón is today.
It was after long years of winemaking that the commander Don José Molina, decided to make a surprising change in the inheritance of his lands, giving, in perpetuity, the lands of Luzón to the older sister of all of his children, Mrs. Ana Josefa de Molina, leaving in writing that “The Lands of Luzon will be inherited by the first-born girl in perpetuity”, thus, until 1980, where the last heir sold the lands.
Throughout the twentieth century, the people of Jumilla spoke of the wines of Bodegas Luzón as “The wines of the Sisters (Las Hermanas in Spanish)”, since the Molina family was well known in town and it was surprising that it was the sisters and not the brothers, who had control of the winery.
Years after, we wanted to pay tribute to all that generation of women, brave and undoubtedly ahead of their time, who took over Bodegas Luzón through six wines, involuntarily naming their legacy. The legacy of Las Hermanas.
Thereby, each of the wines pays tribute to each of those women: Ana, the first heiress, Carmen (first-born of Ana Josefa), María (Carmen’s sister, took charge of the winery while Carmen was in Valencia accompanying her husband), Luisa (Carmen’s little sister), Salvadora and Amparo (last of the heiresses who died in Jumilla at age 100 in 1988).
LAS HERMANAS BLANCO
Type: Young White.
Grape Varieties: 100% Macabeo.
Winemaking: The grapes are immediately separated from the vine. After a light pressing, the must is settling and clarified to proceed to its fermentation for 15/20 days at a controlled temperature between 10 and 16oC. This will allow us to maintain the fruity character of the wine.
Tasting Notes: Pale yellow wine with greenish edges. Flowering on the nose, with notes of fresh and tropical fruit. It is very fresh in the mouth, very fruity, tasty and with a balanced acidity.
Food Pairing: Marinated fish (turbot, sea bass, sea bream), hake stuffed with prawns with creamy sauce, seafood, smoked fish, grilled chicken or beef, Italian pasta with seafood sauce.
Conservation and Consumption: The proper serving temperature of this wine must be between 4 and 6oC. In its conservation it is important that the temperature is constant around 15oC, avoiding thermal jumps that negatively influence the quality.
A wine dedicated to Doña Amparo. The last of the Sisters. Throughout her more than 100 years lived, she continued with the inherited position of waitress of the Cristo de la Salud de Jumilla and carried out many works in the town where she lived all her life, such as the completion of the Santa Ana school in Jumilla. Like her mother and grandmother, very fond of literature, it is said that she toured the literary circles of Madrid, reaping friendship, while she was very young, with Ramón y Cajal.
LAS HERMANAS MONASTRELL SYRAH
Type: Young Red
Grape Varieties: 70% Monastrell & 30% Syrah
Winemaking: The fermentation takes place in a period of 6 to 8 days, not exceeding the temperature of 24/26oC, the wine remains in contact with the skins in maceration, for a period of between 2 and 4 days.
Tasting Notes: Garnet color with abundant violet rim. On the nose, the intensity of fruity aromas, red fruit and ripe fruit stand out. Powerful and sweet. In the mouth it is very fruity and fresh, smooth, glyceric and meaty. Ripe, round tannins, balanced acidity, delicate and tasty sensations.
Food Pairing: Roast sirloin steak, meat stews, roast chicken, dry meat rice dishes, stews, legumes, short and medium aged cheeses.
Conservation and Consumption: The proper serving temperature of this wine must be between 14 and 16oC. In its conservation it is important that the temperature is constant around 17oC, avoiding thermal jumps that negatively influence the quality.
A wine dedicated to Salvadora. She was the daughter of Doña Carmen (the second sister, so she did not take charge of the winery), but she helped her sister Amparo throughout her life. It is said that she had a much more upright character than Doña Amparo, almost taciturn, she was a devotee throughout her life.
LAS HERMANAS SELECCIÓN MONASTRELL
Type: 3 months aged red. Grape Varieties: Monastrell.
Winemaking: Fermentation takes place in a period of 6 to 8 days, not exceeding the temperature of 26/28oC. The wine remains in contact with the skins in maceration, for a period between 5 and 10 days.
Aging: The wine remains in French and American oak barrels for 3 months.
Tasting Notes: Intense cherry red color. The nose is dominated by aromas of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, toasted and creamy oak. In the mouth it is lively, fruity, toasted and meaty. Ripe and sweet tannins.
Food Pairing: Roast sirloin steak, meat stews, roast chicken, dry meat rice, stews, legumes, short and medium aged cheeses.
Conservation and Consumption: The proper serving temperature of this wine must be between 13 and 15oC. In its conservation it is important that the temperature is constant around 17oC, avoiding thermal jumps that negatively influence the quality.
A wine dedicated to Carmen. A passionate person, full of life and joy. Born in Valencia, her great passion for literature stands out in her biography and, in fact, she wrote for a large part of her life. Several poems that she wrote to her husband are preserved today. For part of her life, she lived in Valencia, where she accompanied her husband in the practice of medicine while her middle sister and her little sister, Luisa, took care of the vineyards.
LAS HERMANAS MONASTRELL ORGANIC SYRAH
Type: Organic Red.
Grape Varieties: 100% Organic Cultivation Monastrell.
Certifications: Consejo Agricultura Ecológica Región de Murcia. ES-ECO-024-MU Agricultura UE. Operator No. MU-0584/E.
Harvest & Winemaking: Once the grapes are harvested at the optimum moment of maturation, they are transported and received in the winery, attending at all times to the main objective, the production of ecological quality of this wine. The winery’sfacilities guarantee the separation of grapes and wines from organic farming. Fermentation in a period of 6 to 8 days at a controlled temperature not exceeding 24º and maceration in contact with the skins for 2 to 4 days.
Tasting Notes: Intense cherry color with violet edges. On the nose, the intensity of fruit aromas, ripe red fruit and floral nuances stand out. On the palate it is also very fruity and fresh, smooth, glyceric and tasty. Sweet and ripe tannins, balanced acidity and tactile sensations of good persistence.
Food Pairing: Soft salads, vegetable stew, pork, chicken and grilled beef. White and blue fish, rice dishes and Italian pasta. Short and medium aged cheeses.
Conservation and Consumption: The proper serving temperature of this wine must be between 14 and 16º. In its conservation it is important that the temperature is constant around 17oC, avoiding thermal jumps that negatively influence the quality.
A wine dedicated to Luisa. The little sister of five brothers (three girls and two boys) always went to the trailer of the others. Her cheerful character is remembered. She was living between Valencia and Jumilla for most of her life.
LAS HERMANAS CRIANZA
Type: Aged Red Wine.
Grape Varieties: 60% Monastrell & 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaking: Fermentation takes place in a period of 6 to 8 days, not exceeding the temperature of 28 / 30oC. The wine remains in contact with the skins in maceration, for a period between 5 and 10 days.
Aging: 12 months in American and French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Intense cherry red color with ruby rim. The nose is intense, with aromas of red and black fruit; Balsamic notes and hints of Mediterranean bush herbs appear (rosemary, rockrose, …) The palate is fine and elegant, with sweet and sweet tannins, spicy flavors, roasted, cinnamon and vanilla.
Food Pairing: Stewed or seasoned meats with creamy sauces, veal ragout, roasted kid (goat) chops, roast lamb, roast stuffed turkey, mushrooms, stews and rice with meat. Fish such as monkfish, cod or bonito. Goat cheese and aged cheeses.
Conservation and Consumption: The proper serving temperature of this wine must be between 14 and 16oC. In its conservation it is important that the temperature is constant around 17oC, avoiding thermal jumps that negatively influence the quality.
A wine dedicated to Maria. Second of the sisters, she lived in Jumilla all her life and in fact, she was a waitress of Honor of the Cristo de la Salud de Jumilla, a position that she would share with her mother and grant to her niece Doña Amparo. Her religious vocation was such that she is counted as one of the true promoters of the Santa Ana school, still existing in Jumilla.
LAS HERMANAS AUTOR
Type: Aged Red Wine.
Grape Varieties: 100% Monastrell.
Harvest: The grapes are manually harvested in 10/15 Kg boxes from the 50 years old property vineyards, of low production and located at 650 meters of altitude. Transported to the winery with great care, it is selected at the table, choosing the best grapes before vatting and vinification.
Winemaking: The fermentation takes place in a period of 8 to 10 days, not exceeding the temperature of 28/30oC, the wine remains in contact with the skins in maceration, for a period between 10 and 15 days.
Aging: 12 months in American and French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Cherry color with garnet rim. On the nose it is powerful and intense, with aromas of ripe fruit (blackberry, plum, …); spicy, notes of cocoa and vanilla, roasted typical of the new oak barrel. In the mouth it is tasty, friendly, fluid and sweet. Notes of chocolate appear. Ripe tannins, good acidity, silky texture in good balance.
Food Pairing: Steak with mushrooms, hare, partridge, roasted shoulder of kid, lamb, smoked meats, stews and rice dished with meat. Fish such as casserole hake, salmon, cod and red tuna. Smoked dishes, blue cheeses and cured cheeses in general.
Conservation and Consumption: The proper serving temperature of this wine must be between 16 and 18oC. In its conservation it is important that the temperature is constant around 17oC, avoiding thermal jumps that negatively influence the quality.
A wine dedicated to Ana Josefa. The first of the heiresses. Lady of great character who is fond of reading, cultured and extremely intelligent.
PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is based on four fundamental pillars:
Monastrell, soil and climate.
Monastrell is a unique and special variety that makes us different. The result, grapes of surprising concentration that produce potent, fruity, sumptuous and meaty wines.
Limestone-sandy soils allow for an unequalled cultivation of our Monastrell grapes. Poor soils, low rainfall, and extreme temperatures place unique demands on the vines.
Our Mediterranean climate, dry and sunny with a continental influence, helps our grapes to a healthy ripening, avoiding disease risk and allowing for an entirely sustainable viticulture.
Continuous Improvement.
Continuous Improvement and Excellence. From the very beginnings through to today, we have always strived to improve, day after day, with our ultimate goal being the achievement of excellence in our viticulture, our processes and in our wine.
History, Tradition and Technology.
The wisdom to bring together the endeavours of our ancestors and to unite that respectfully with the science and technology that exists today will lead us to perfection.
Sustainability.
Everything begins with the soil, respectful cultivation of our vineyards and with processes that guarantee protection of the environment. Nature is everything and taking care of it allows us to carry out sustainable viticulture, with over half of our vineyards certified as ecological.
OUR VINEYARDS
Currently, the winery manages more than 120 hectares of vineyards registered in the Protected Designation of Origin of Jumilla for the Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Macabeo varieties
SUSTAINABILITY
We care about the environment so important for the development of our wines. We take care of our vineyards as well as the correct development of their fauna and flora.
The sun of our Mediterranean, the warmth of our climate and the height of our mountains. When we hear people talk about crops, we think in the home of our dreams, those dreams that drive us day by day.
AWARDS
Las Hermanas Organic 2018 – 90 points from James Suckling
Las Hermanas Organic 2019 – Silver at Sakura Japan Women’s
Las Hermanas Organic 2020 – 91 points from James Suckling
Las Hermanas Organic 2021 – 90 points from James Suckling
Las Hermanas Monastrell-Syrah 2020 – Gold Medal at Sakura Japan Women’s Awards
Las Hermanas Selección 2020 – Gold Medal at Berliner Wine Trophy
Las Hermanas Crianza 2018 – Gold Medal at Mundus Vini
Las Hermanas Crianza 2019 – Gold Medal at Mundus Vini
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