Catalan Wines

A taste of Lledoner Roig

by  |  28-07-2015

As is the case with many old European wine grapes, Grenache Gris has a number of synonyms but one of the names you very rarely hear is "Lledoner Roig". By no means is this due... more »

An introduction to Montsant via Acústic

by  |  16-07-2015

Much as I previously wrote in An introduction to Empordà wines, it's important to know those wines of a region which allow you a good gateway in to the region at large. Sure, finding less... more »

For a blind 100 points

by  |  11-07-2015

For those who may not be up-to-date on such things in the wine world, last week, the most recent batches of scores for The Wine Advocate came out for Spain. While many people refer to... more »

Tast del Decenni of 2005 in 2015

by  |  05-07-2015

As was the case last year, I was invited to the "Tast del Decenni" of the DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant in Falset. While from time to time gracious winemaking friends in the region will... more »

Wines for those Barbecue Times

by  |  03-07-2015

For most any American, the month of July immediately bring to mind "barbecue". Celebrating independence from Britain (sorry about that whole tea thing) on the 4th means cooking up meat on an open flame for... more »
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In The Glass: Berdié Fetish NV

by  |  01-07-2015

During the presentation of Jovani & Vins the siblings Jovani were pouring their range of Berdié Cavas which I hadn't tasted before but found out that I enjoy plenty. We had their rosé Cava called... more »

The first Xarel·lo Summit

by  |  28-06-2015

While Xarel·lo is a white grape widely planted in Catalonia, it is often easily dismissed as merely one part of the principal three grapes in the typical Cava blend. There are many in the region--especially... more »

The inauguration of Celler de les Aus in DO Alella

by  |  25-06-2015

For some time, the people who haunt the "natural" wine circles have been people I wouldn't care to be in an enclosed space with, even if said space where the size of a football field.... more »

Jovani & Vins, a new wine space comes to Barcelona

by  |  23-06-2015

For some time the Jovani siblings of Montsa, Robert, and Sergi have been making wines in the form of the Berdié Cavas and the still wines of Origami. The latter of which are from vineyards... more »

Vino de pago, Vi de finca, & Grand Cru

by  |  22-06-2015

It seems that nearly every year now, a new "vi de finca" comes on to the market in Catalunya. Great, what on earth does this mean? And in case that's not enough of a mystery... more »