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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Production notes

From Espelt vineyards located in the D.O. Empordà. Weathered granite soil. Cold pellicular maceration for 6 hours. Pressed at low temperatures, resulting in low yields. Static racking for 72 hours. The fermentation is done with natural yeasts, producing up to 100 grams of sugar per litre and fortified up to 15% alcohol by volume. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting notes

Fresh fruit and grape must aromas. It’s soft and elegant on the palate at first sip. Serve chilled between 6-8ºC. It pairs well with walnut and pine nut-based desserts or ‘postre de músico’, the musician's dessert, a classic Catalonian dessert consisting of various nuts and dried fruits.