Merlot, Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Franc - Catalonia - Conca de Barberà
Bottle's price: 22 EUR, take-away: 22 EUR
Natural Wine
Els Bassots is a captivating skin-contact Chenin Blanc from Conca de Barberà. Made biodynamically at around 450 metres of altitude, the grapes benefit from a dry climate moderated by cool sea winds. They are harvested by hand and macerated on their skins for roughly ten days before fermenting with native yeasts in stainless steel. Afterward, the wine rests for about one year in neutral French oak barrels, without filtering or fining, and without added sulphites. This approach gives the wine a light golden hue, creamy texture, and bright citrus hints. Its lively acidity and subtle mineral notes linger on the palate, reflecting both the region’s clay-limestone soils and the winemaker’s gentle touch. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians, Els Bassots offers a distinctive Spanish take on a traditionally French grape, showing that Chenin Blanc can flourish beautifully under the Catalan sun.
This white wine from Penedès features Macabeu grapes from Las Parelladas vineyard in Sant Sadurní. The calcareous soil contributes to its distinctive mineral and saline finish. The wine undergoes eight days of skin contact fermentation and spends two months on lees with weekly stirring. Bottled without filtration or stabilization to maintain its natural character, it presents floral notes and a light, mineral structure.
Black currant and herbs. Little funky but freaking delicious. Favourite of this trip.
Fragrante e dalla simpatia estrema. Succo d’uva che sa di mosto dalla beva compulsiva. Magia catalana col tappo a corona. Irrispettoso e irruento, schiumoso e magico.
Nice rosè from Catalonia- high acid, light, peachy. Cotton candy pink color!
Molt bó ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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This rosé wine from Escoda-Sanahuja combines Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Carignan, and Merlot grapes grown in the clay-limestone soils of Conca de Barberà, Catalonia. The winemaker follows biodynamic principles, using only indigenous yeasts and no artificial additives. The wine matures for 8 months in stainless steel tanks before bottling without filtration. It offers fresh red fruit notes with spicy undertones from its diverse grape blend.
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