VINICOLA DE GANDESA The small DO of Catalunya is situated north-east of the Iberian Peninsula, just south of the highly esteemed Priorat, and is the highest D.O within Catalonia at 400 metres above sea level. The soil is predominantly limestone and incredibly dry, meaning that it can only really support three main crops: olives, almonds and grapes. As the area is fortunate to have undergone very little replanting. It reaps the benefit of having older vines, producing local varieties such as Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo and Parellada in whites and Tempranillo, Garnacha negra and Cariñera (Mazuela) in red. However, foreign varietals are also allowed (Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Muscat and Chardonnay). Vines and grapes in Catalunya go as far back in time as Catalunya’s own history and culture. The winds and the soil of that cradle of cultures, the Mediterranean Sea, have together moulded grape growing and winemaking in Catalunya. Introducida por.
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Crash Red
Badajoz, Spain (40% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha Tintorera, 30% Syrah) 750 ml Year: 2012 Type of wine: Red Varieties: Garnacha Tintorera, Tempranillo & Syrah Tasting Notes: Brilliant cherry red and very bright colours.Intense aroma, fresh, perfectly ripe fruit, cherry, spicy notes, a certain herby and balsamic freshness, liquorice. In the mouth it’s fruity andextremely fresh with plenty of expression of a young wine, that’svery moreish. Reviews “The wine? It’s very pleasant, with an intense colour and pure fruity sensations. For drinking lightly chilled with appetizers or whenever you like”. (GASTROACTITUD Federico Oldemburg. http://www.gastroactitud.com/modulo/bar/vinos/crash-red-2012/50.html). “And this time, here and now, means we have to talk about Crash, the rebellious child, the wine that was born to provoke. (…) But don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying it’s a wine for young people, it’s not. Crash is a wine that can be read in different ways, that has different layers. Like a good book.
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