Terroirs:
Sandy-clay loam topsoil, calcareous limestone bedrock.
Grape varieties:
Carinyena, Garnaxta Blanca, Garnaxta Gris, Garnaxta Negra, Garnaxta Peluda, Syrah.
Age:
20, 30, 35, 40, 60, more than 100 years
Area:
Coll del Moro, natural barrier El Ports, Garbi (mild sea breeze) and Cerc (cold north west wind)
Classification:
Denominaciò d’origen Terra Alta - D.O.Terra Alta.
Target:
The aim of the domaine is to create authentic wines with a clear identity and strong values such as organic viticulture, preservation of the vineyards and of indigeneous yeasts.
Descriptions
Evaluation:
warm wines with an outstanding taste-aroma harmony. Universal.
- Carinyena: tannin and colour.
- Garnaxta Blanca: balance and freshness.
- Garnaxta Negra: alcoholic potential
- Garnaxta Peluda: freshness, finesse, high alcoholic content, rusticity
- Syrah: alcoholic, tannic, gentle
Common notes:
Territorial and creative identity.
The wines talk with us
- White: perfect for aperitives it pairs well with a sea bass dish, also fried.
- Red: lamb and kid chops. Game meat, partridge. Goat and sheep cheese.
Garnatxa Blanca
Vintage 2018
Garnacha Blanca Organic 100%
Fresh, clean, tasty, balanced.
Varietal notes, balsamic and waxy with a typical fainty bitterness of the variety. And more hints of pear and limestone.
Perfect for aperitifs and drinks by the glass.
Decanter 2019 - 91 pts
Vinous 2017 - 90 pts
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017 -89 pts
Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 - Bronze
Gilbert &Gaillard - 90+
Garnatxa Negra
Vintage 2017Garnacha Negra 100%
All vines are mostly bush vines on calcareous soils.
Very expressive with notes of red fruits and minerals. A touch of complexity and sweet tannins. Perfect harmony between aroma and taste.
Perfect for aperitifs.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017 - 89 pts.
Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 - Bronze
James Suckling - 91pts
Benufet
Vintage 2018Garnaxta Blanca 100%
100 years old vines of Garnatxa Blanca of the Benufet vineyard
(450 m asl)
Tropical flower and fruit aroma. Fresh, intense and enveloping, saline, complex and deep.
Freshly seared tuna
Decanter 2019 - 91pts.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2017 - 92 pts
Robert Parker WineAdvocate 2015 - 91 pts
James Suckling - 90 pts
L’Estel
Vintage 2016Garnacha Peluda 60% - Carinena 20% - Syrah 20%
Bush vines on calcareous soils.
L’Estel is a good wine. Fine and elegant. Intense and lively.
Stony minerality, black fruits, tomatoes and spices. Wild fruits and soft tannins. Toasty notes enrich the structure and complexity of the old vines.
Perfect for grilled meat.
Wine Spectator - 92 pts
Vinous - 91 pts
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2015 - 90+
James Suckling 2015 - 94 pts
James Suckling - 92 pts
La Pilosa
Vintage 2017Garnacha Peluda 100%
The name peluda recalls the particular hair of the grapes essential to protect them from the heat.
Color Pinot Noir. Fresh and fine. Floral, aromatic herbs, cocoa bean. Spiciness and rusticity give La Pilosa personality.
Perfect matching for lamb chops.
James Suckling - 93 pts
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2016 - 91 pts
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2015 - 92 pts
James Suckling 2015 - 92 pts
Concours International Grenaches du Monde - Silver medal 2018
La Xalamera
Vintage 2016Garnatxa Negra 100%
Vineyards planted between 1959 and 2004
Elegant, balanced with moderate acidity. It is vigorous with a very structured body.
It goes well with partridge dishes.
Decanter 94 pts
Vinous 93 pts
Wines from Spain Awards’18 -Winner
Concours International Grenaches du Monde - Silver medal 2018
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2016 - 92 pts
La Serra Blanc
Vintage 2017100% Garnacha Blanca
La Serra vineyard planted around 1900
On the nose it is subtle with balsamic and mediterranean notes. Fennel and anise. Hints of flint. Distinct acidity and sapidity, it is full and elegant.
It goes well with salmon tartare. Fish like sea bass, also fried.
Decanter 2019 - 96 punti
Vinous 2016 - 93 pts
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2016 - 92+
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2015 - 93
James Suckling 2015 - 91 pts
Gulapenin - 91 pts
La Serra Negre
Vintage 201780% Samso - 20% Garnacha negra
Vineyards of 1900
It reminds wild berries. Well-balanced with fine-grain tannins. Mature and soft. Precise and complete, a quality wine.
It goes well with game meat.
James Suckling - 93 pts
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2016 - 91 pts
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2015 - 93+ pts
Lo Grau de L’Inquisidor
Vintage 2016Syrah 90% - Garnacha Peluda 10%
Age of the vineyards: 35 years
Very dark and intense. Olive, floral, roast meat, plum notes. Cocoa, violet, spices hints. Crunchy tannins. Lively freshness and a long persistent finish.
It matches with goat and sheep cheese.
Vinous - 92 pts
James Suckling 2016 - 93 pts
James Suckling 2015 - 93 pts
Gualpenin - 91 pts
