Espelt Viticultors
Pardells
2019
About this winery
Overlooking the Mediterranean and sheltered by the Pyrenees is the wine region of Empordá in Catalonia. For three generations, the Espelt family have been respected grape growers in this special place where the Pyrenees meet the sea, in Cap de Creus. Luís and Quimeta Espelt were already renowned growers when they decided to build their cellar in 2000. Their son, Damià, an agricultural engineer, expanded operations and took many of the decisions that shaped Espelt into what it is today. Anna,...
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Product notes
Initially planted in 1910. The varieties planted primarily on this plot are: Ledoner roig (gray Grenache), Lledoner blanc (white Grenache) and Maccabeus; while the study conducted identified up to 9 white and red grape varieties, each of which is part of this wine’s coupage. Organic viticulture is used, under-vine spontaneous vegetation, winter pruning for conservation and light spring pruning.
Production notes
The grapes are cooled to 8ºC and pressed once cold, using only the flower must. Static settling occurs for 48 hours. The fermentation is spontaneous. Once the 3 fermentations are complete, the three wines are blended and aged in a 19-hectolitre concrete egg for 7 months on lees.
Tasting notes
Pale golden yellow colour. Intense ocean aromas accompanied by notes of fresh fruit shavings or freshly cut grass. On the palate, it has a long, fresh finish. It shows hints of ginger marked acidity, delicate tannins, light volume, moderate intensity, and long, iodized persistence on the palate.