Products tagged with Catalonia

Xarel-lo Vermell is a pink-skinned mutation of Xarel-lo akin to Pinot Gris, for instance. This wine spends about 5 days on the skins, imparting some orange wine aromas while retaining a light palate. A touch of wild, cider-y fruit, with generous mineralit

Gorgeously earthy, with the unruly dark fruit associated with Sumoll, but pulled together in a balancing act of acidity, tannin, and purity. We love Clos Lentiscus here at the shop; in fact, we singled out this bottle as a favorite of the Litrona lineup b

There’s a beautiful depth and richness here often found in the best sparkling wines from Penedès. And that’s because Joan was the winemaker at Recaredo for 15 years, where he introduced them to biodynamic farming. He’s a true pioneer in the region, and we

Softer earth, with just a hint of Cab Franc pepper. The fruit is more “Catalonian”; generous and ripe but not overly so. Winemakers Dido & Jurriaan traveled all around the world learning to make wine, and finally came to rest in Alt Empordà where they ten

Massimo Marchiori and Antonella Gerona moved to Catalonia from Piedmont, Italy originally to be architects. They’ve wound up becoming natural winemakers with a cult-following larger than almost anyone else in Spain. Here they’re offering a take on vermout

The Tetas family, who make Dibon, have been producing wine for over 150 years... that’s called experience. This is a workhorse of a sparkling wine, in the best sense. Perfect for a mimosa, delightful and festive on it’s own. Crisp, clean, dry with fresh f

Rancio Sec (Vi Ranci in Spain) is one of the oldest forms of winemaking. Aged in glass demijohns in the sun before transferring to partially filled old oak to encourage oxidation. Fino Sherry-like mineral but with lots of nut, curry spices, dried fruit, c

Recaredo is one of 9 of the best small producers in Cava, who, in 2019, dramatically split from D.O. regulations, founding Corpinnat, an association of the best organic growers who are committed to making superior sparkling wines. Rich brioche tones are a

A step above & beyond your everyday rosé. Playfully deceptive; the slightly darker hue & robust floral aromas belie a wine which is much more subtle & sophisticated. There is juicy, red fruit present, but it’s restrained & very well balanced with clean ac

This wine is out of sight. The little bit of Sauvignon Blanc goes a really long way. The vineyards this fruit comes from are located atop some of the highest mountains in Penedès & the lean, cleanliness shows. Super smooth, juicy & bright, but retaining g

Parés Baltà has been a family run winery for about 230 years - in that time they have fiured out how to make wonderful wine. This Cava is precise & delicious. Fresh, round orchard fruit, but with a long, clean, fine-mineral finish. It drinks like a great

I’d say Xarel-lo is the star white varietal of Catalonia, and for this cuvée it gets center stage; Pinot and Chard instead give support. Rich brioche and round, honeyed hazelnut are dazzling here, and it remains light on it’s feet despite the age. Honestl