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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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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2015 GRAN AUTÒCTON Vinyes Velles Autòcton Celler
Catalunya Spain
13.5%
Red
Sumoll
Fuller and a touch darker than the Autocton V V, but again with crackling energy and freshness, damson, mulberry and myrtle, backed by fragrant herbs, peppery spice. Mouthfilling but never heavy,...(read more)
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2014 BRAO Vinyes Velles Nobles Acústic Celler
Montsant Spain
15%
Red
Garnacha, Carignan
60-90 year old vines 80% Carignan, 20% Garnacha 7-15 hectolitres per hectare Dense with graphite, black fruit, herbs, Earth, meat & liquorice. Dense with rich tannins, concentrated black fruit, oak c...(read more)
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2014 AUDITORI Vinyes Velles Magiques Acústic Celler
Montsant Spain
15%
Red
Garnacha
The extremely ripe 2014 Auditori was playing dangerously with overripeness, hinting on honeyed aromas, plum compote and something earthy, coupled with some traces of hay and straw. The palate is...(read more)
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