Production: In the north-west of Spain, right on the border of Galicia lies the wine growing region of Bierzo with some 4,000 hectares of vineyards. Its barren chalk soil and cool climate, which is very favourable for viticulture, provide excellent growing conditions for the high-quality wines from this region. The excellent quality of this wine made using traditional methods is achieved through constant and loving care of the vines, and its foundation rests on the hand picking of only the very finest grapes.

Tasting notes: Intense, dark cherry red colour with violet hues. A fresh, powerful aroma with nuances of fruit compote. Intense on the nose, well-balanced with notes of ripe fruits. Fine and elegant.

Full-bodied on the palate, structured with a wide-ranging, long aftertaste and an unusually fruity finish.

'El Templo' is the first in a series of limited, numbered wines from Casa Colonial.

The picture was painted in 2009 by the Israeli artist Uriel Cazes, who lives in Ibiza.

It shows the 'new temple' as a gateway to a united world, a place for all peoples, regardless of what religion or nation they belong to. It is part of the picture cycle 'Vida y Judaismo' (Jewish life). 

The cycle has been exhibited since 1988 in a number of venues including New York, Jerusalem and Shanghai.

The picture 'El Templo' is now in private ownership and has kindly been made available for this art edition. 

The original (30 x 42cm, mixed media on paper) was first shown at Club Diario de Ibiza in March 2010, as part of a one-man exhibition.