TERRAS GAUDA GROUP BULLETIN MAY 2020

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pecial mention in the Internal Biennial Poster Terras Gauda 2019, the poster that illustrates this cover, by Remi Jeffrey-Coker (USA) reflects a situation that nobody could foresee at that time. Poster art defending its relevancy as a highly contemporary artistic discipline.

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TERRAS GAUDA 4-11 HERACLIO ALFARO 12-21 QUINTA SARDONIA 22-27 BODEGAS PITTACUM

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ver the last few weeks, we have experienced some odd times, where we toast from balconies.

We have been left without the taste of everyday living, of the customs that are ingrained in us, of our day-to-day at work, moments of sharing space and hugs with our loved ones...

From the resiliency of the great Terras Gauda family, we are working nonstop and without losing one iota of our roots and our philosophy, studying all the possible scenarios, to reach the horizon of this new cycle in the best possible way. We have the essentials, which is what has brought us here and, as always, each and every one of you.

José María Fonseca Moretón

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May 13 “Discovery in an Albariño grape variety. A nest with four eggs about to hatch.

At Terras Gauda, we interact with our environment in an ethical and responsible way, which allows us to preserve biodiversity” Emilio Rodríguez Canas, enology director

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February 4

“Pruning means guiding the movement of the sap through the plant in a rational way, adapting it to each grapevine.

It is meticulous work that will define how the vine develops before it flowers�

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Frist sprouts March 26

“Nature takes its usual course...The earliest varieties sprout in the vineyard.

Albariño and Loureiro are already showing us their future bunches of grapes, visible and upright; Caíño Blanco is always a little lazy in this aspect.”

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CaĂ­Ăąo Blanco

We continue to be committed to this native variety, which occupies a prominent place in our new plantations.

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May 5

The roots are already beginning to grow deeper, to absorb the richness stored away in the soil.

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TANK ROOM

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CARK STOREHOUSE

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February 23

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First cries in the vineyard

Explosion of life on a bare shoot.

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April 6

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Paving the way

Idoya Jarauta, enology

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May 11 White roses in all their splendor...Spring is at its peak.

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May 14 . Cask racking

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Cask racking January 27 Time for the racking at the end of the aging of Sardรณn 2018. The wine has rested in barrels and wooden casks and now the final refining will take place in these cement tanks prior to bottling.

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The start of a new day.�

Christian Rey, enology director

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Pruning “Pruning is a complex moment in which we have to understand each vine and each soil to leave the right load and regulate the vigor of the plant, but it always offers us pictures like this: the dew on the plant cover peaking out...

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Spring

Spring means an explosion of life in the vineyard.

The care in the vineyard continues, with painstaking attention.

After a period of rain and mild temperatures, the shoots begin to grow.

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The abundant spring rains have triggers the emergence of foliage.

We mow the undergrowth and pass the plow between the vines to remove unwanted grass, while keeping that which is beneficial to the vineyard

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PRUNING

Pruning at Bodegas Pittacum took place during cold winter days.

At -5ยบC, under a waning moon.

It is a key task in the vineyard, which is put into practice in the winter.

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SUSTAIN

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NABILITY

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he sustainability of the vineyard at Bodegas Pittacum is inherited from our ancestors, from the thousandyear-old heritage of the winegrowers in El Bierzo.

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encĂ­a is the key word in our vineyard. Our own variety that marks the character, identifies us and sets us apart from the rest.

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ioneers in the 1990s. We were the first winery in El Bierzo to place value on our legacy, to take great care of the grapevine and incorporate quality into the wine making and production processes. .

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uthenticity, with roots, faithful to the land and loyal to El Bierzo, with a seal of identity. This characterizes Bodegas Pittacum’s wines from start to finish.

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AUTHENTICITY

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We have started this cycle of talks with journalist Fernando Gonzรกlez Gonzo as our guest.

Conversations between Antรณn Fonseca and professionals from various disciplines.

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WINE TOURISM FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS

Our applause always goes out to professionals in the field of healthcare. Especially at this time. Their time.

We have joined this initiative promoted by Guardian of Wine and Ocio Vital, in which 146 wineries are participating.

We will be thrilled to provide you with unique experiences at Terras Gauda, Quinta Sardonia and Pittacum.

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JUANJO ORTEGA

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ANDREA MURO

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SARA VELASCO DE LA PISA

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ANDREA SALA | DINAMARCA

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ESTEBAN ARTIEDA | ARTIEDA DISTRIBUCIONES

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@thervar

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CLASSIC DRINKS | IRLANDA

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INTERBURGO | COREA DEL SUR

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e raise a toast to you, all of you, and all of us.

We propose to uncork dreams at every opportunity. They all count. Even from a distance, always so close.

The 2019 vintage of Terras Gauda recalls thirty years of shared experiences and everlasting moments.

With the glasses raised for a toast, we face the present and look towards the future with optimism.

We will keep traveling down the path.

We take this journey in the best of company: yours - our partners, distributors, restaurateurs, sommeliers, customers and friends.

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