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• 100% Xarel-lo Vermell (a pink-skinned clone of Xarel-lo).
• Sourced from old bushvines in clay-limestone.
•...
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$22.00
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$21.56
Made from 100% Lledoner Negre, the local name for Garnacha in this part of Catalunya, Pla de Gates showcases the...
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$17.94
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50% Sumoll, 30% Parellada, 20% Xarel-lo. 4 hours of maceration on the skins; fermented spontaneously in tank.
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Dense yet supple and polished, with rich aromas and flavors of herbs, licorice and dark fruit.
750ml - Case of 12
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A bouquet of red fruit, citrus blossom, and white pepper - pure and lithe on the palate with the same mouth-coating...
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$18.92
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The characterful rosé 2021 Escabeces was produced with Xarel.lo Vermell grapes, a gris/rosé version of Xarello that...
750ml
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$24.94
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$24.44
100% Xarel.lo Vermell from 40-year-old vines grown in clay/limestone soil. Hand-harvested, lightly crushed with a...
750ml - Case of 12
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A sensual rosé with a distinctive pale pink colour, made with the Pinot Noir variety, one of the most elegant and...
750ml
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$18.00
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$17.64
This miracle of a wine is made from grapes of two vineyards grown on clay and limestone. The tiny production is made...
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$18.95
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$18.57
100% Sumoll made from a blend of three parcels, the oldest of which was planted 70 years ago. The vineyards sit on...
Mencia Riesling Rose / Blush Spain Cataluna
Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.
The beautiful Spanish wine region of Catalunya has a history of viticulture which stretches back for over a thousand years, and has been influenced by a wide range of people who moved through the region, and brought their wine making skills and expertise with them. The region itself is a sizeable one, covering an area of sixty thousand hectares, and within this space there resides over two hundred individual wineries, ranging from small, independent and traditional ones to the larger, mass production bodegas known around the world. The terroir of Catalunya is varied, and ranges from being dry and arid, to more lush and green in the wetter parts of the region which are closer to the coast. This variation in terroir results in a fantastic range of grape varietals being grown, and a wide range of wine styles are produced within Catalunya.