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In the recent years, numerous Spanish wineries have improved
their production methods, using state-of-the-art equipment
in order to offer a greater wine selection while remaining
very competitive on the international market. One of the best
examples is ABD&C Wines; A large winery seeking importers
in many countries and which we recommend for the management
philosophy and superior quality of their wines.
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The activity as wine producers dates from 1886, when
the old Bodega of Bosch-Guell was founded by Romulo
Bosch I Alsina, Mayor of Barcelona, Deputy and Senator,
as well as President of the Barcelona Port.
Today, the vineyards are comprised of six estates with
a total of 600 Ha., a modern winery and cellar. Vinos
Romulo Bosch offers a full line of traditional Spanish
wines with the typical characteristics of the D.O. Vinos
de la Tierra Valle del Cinca: Bright and fruity wines,
using the varietals of Spain; Tempranillo, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay.
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IBN:
Please, tell us how the bodega has evolved
since its commencement.
Alex Bosch: My grandfather Romulo Bosch, owned
a shipping company with ships travelling between Spain
and Central / South America for the primary purpose
of importing cotton. Being a savvy entrepreneur, he
saw an opportunity to export barreled Spanish wines
to new territories and expand his business, therefore,
in 1886 he opened "Bodegas Bosch Güell for
this purpose.
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Statue
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IBN: When did you become involved with this
company? What is the connection between ABD&C and
Vinos Romulo Bosch?
Alex Bosch:In 1972, I started to work at Bodegas
Bosch Güell, in the Barcelona headquarters, until
1982. The old bodega was closed in 1986 and we still
hold the registered brands. In 2003, I founded ABD&C
Wines.
My wife's family owns The Codorníu Group (Cava
Producer since 1551) and Finca San Miguel, with more
than 1.000 hectares in Huesca, Province of Aragon,
where there are more than 350 Hectares of vineyards
located in the D.O. Vinos de la Tierra Valle del Cinca
(Cinca Valley).
Alex
Bosch & Inés Raventós Raventós
San Miguel and Codorníu started the most recent
cellar of the group in Nuviana, Spain. This is where
the wines "Romulo Bosch"are produced for
ABD&C Wines.
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What is the mission statement of the company
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Alex Bosch: Our philosophy
is to position Rómulo Bosch
worldwide as a producer of great quality
Spanish wines while maintaining enough
capacity to supply our customers.
We are expanding our export market
and are seeking importers who would
understand the opportunity to represent
our historic brand.
Our objectives are to open and develop
a minimum of two new markets per year,
over a 5 year period, and create a
network of importers and distributors
in the USA, Canada, U.K., Holland,
Germany and the emergent markets such
as China, Korea, and Japan. Romulo
Bosch wines are distributed in Spain
and have recently been introduced
in Sweden, France and Italy.
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| IBN:
What is your annual production and current
product portfolio? |
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Our production was approximately 8.000.000
liters in 2003. Part of this production
has been reserved for coupages, blends,
oak ageing, etc…
Our portfolio is composed of the following
products:
Rómulo Bosch Tinto: This red wine
is the result of the "coupage"
of Merlot, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Romulo Bosch Blanco: Fruity white wine 100%
Chardonnay grape
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Romulo Bosch Rosado: A shining Rosé
wine, with an equilibrated blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon and Syrah.
Bi-Varietals Line: Composed of two wines with
extra of personality, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot and Tempranillo
Rómulo Bosch Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
Rómulo Bosch Tempranillo / Cabernet:
Two full body red wines, matured and with
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IBN: I am impressed
by the superior quality of your wines. Would you
explain the production process?
Alex Bosch: There are many different
factors, but basically, because our winemakers
work diligently at finding the excellence from
the vine.
The Climatic Zone: III of Winkler, is very
adequate for medium-high cycle grapes, with
less of 300 ml. of rain per year. This factor
allows us to control the optimal evolution of
the grapes, which raises the quality of our
wine.
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The Terroir: Our vineyards have different
varieties of terroir. This permits us
to grow different type of grapes. In addition,
the good topography facilitates the modern
mechanization of the cultivation and recollection
of the grapes.
Modern Technology: We use laser tech
control for the plantations, satellite
control for growing and maturation of
the vines.
We utilize meteorological stations with
long distance management via mobile phones;
each vine is individual irrigated, with
meticulous control of the grapes.
In addition, a carefully process of coupages,
ageing in oak barrels and the final bottling
process takes place in our modern facility.
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ABD&C
Wines are winner
of numerous awards
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IBN:
How do you stack-up when put up against
the competition?
Alex Bosch: In front of the competition,
we focus on:
- The quality of our wines while maintaining
our production capacity
- Accuracy in delivery time to all of our
distributors, consequently to the point
of sale and the end consumer.
- The price/quality ratio, presentation,
and variety of products will also help us
in the future.
In addition to the brand Rómulo
Bosch, we also distribute the brands Viña
Igorja, Pagos de Igorja and Les Èves,
which will be introduced to the market in
the near future.
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IBN:
Where are you currently seeking importers?
Alex Bosch: We are open for negotiation in
any territories where we are not present yet. We are
principally targeting USA, Canada, U.K., Holland,
Germany and the emergent markets such as China, Korea,
Japan.
IBN:
Based on our worldwide survey, distributors and other
buyers see the Internet as a fantastic tool to get information
on suppliers but would not place any orders online for
reasons we can easily imagine. Has the Internet been
a contributing factor to your business?
Alex Bosch: Yes, it is an unquestionable fact
that the Internet is the best tool to work and establish
relationships at a distance. Our future plan is to
develop a Sales System through the web for our importers
and distributors.
IBN: What else should
we know about Bodega Romulo Bosch and ABD&C Wines?
Alex Bosch: Working in alliance with the Cordoniu
Group, ABD&C Wines is a dynamic company that is
well prepared to expand its wine distribution network.
We welcome inquiries from importers worldwide.
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