Catalonia - Red Wines

If there is one part of Spain where comparisons to Rioja are less welcome, it is Catalonia. Hugging the Mediterranean coast, Catalonia’s outlook has often been more broadly European than Spanish, and this is reflected in the wines.

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The tradition of long-wood ageing and oxidation once so prevalent in Rioja never took hold in Catalonia; modern cool-fermentation and brisker cleaner whites have long been the order of the day.

Our most precious jewels of the region are the beautifully crafted wines of Albert Jané Ubeda both from Acústic Celler in Montsant and Autòcton Celler on the borders of Penedes and Tarragona.

For a little more sturdy reds, head for the hills of Priorat and the wines of David Marco Abella at Bodegas Marco Abella.

- Free delivery for all orders over £100. Case price* discount on any 12 (mixed) bottles or more. -

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The tradition of long-wood ageing and oxidation once so prevalent in Rioja never took hold in Catalonia; modern cool-fermentation and brisker cleaner whites have long been the order of the day.

Our most precious jewels of the region are the beautifully crafted wines of Albert Jané Ubeda both from Acústic Celler in Montsant and Autòcton Celler on the borders of Penedes and Tarragona.

For a little more sturdy reds, head for the hills of Priorat and the wines of David Marco Abella at Bodegas Marco Abella.

- Free delivery for all orders over £100. Case price* discount on any 12 (mixed) bottles or more. -

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2015 AUTÒCTON Vinyes Velles Autòcton Celler

Catalunya Spain 13.5% Red
Ull de Llebe, Sumoll.

Sumoll and Ull de Llebre grapes make up this startlingly good ‘local’ red from Albert’s very old vineyards on the border of Penedes and Tarragona. This is a gorgeously vibrant, red fruit, herb, a...(read more)

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2016 ACÚSTIC Vinyes Velles Nobles Acústic Celler

Montsant Spain 15% Red
Carignan, Garnacha.

60% Carinyena (Carignan) + 40% Garnatxa (Garnacha) from 35 to 65 year old vines; 10 months in 1 and 2 year old barriques. The Acústic has more in common with the Rhône than Rioja with black cherr...(read more)

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2016 GRAN AUTÒCTON Vinyes Velles Autòcton Celler

Catalunya Spain 13.5% Red
Sumoll.

A sublime wine from the incredibly talented Albert Jane Ubeda. Here Albert has resurrected an indigenous and much maligned variety, Sumoll and given it some real love and affection. Fermented and...(read more)

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2016 MAS VILELLA Autòcton Celler

Catalunya Spain 14% Red
Sumoll, Cabernet Sauvignon.

This is a mix of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard planted by Albert's father in 1985 and a splash of the local Sumoll variety, a grape Albert is passionately trying to re-establis...(read more)

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