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Catalunya (Catalonia in Spanish) is located in the north-east of the Iberian Peninsula and is home to many famous Spanish subregions. It is in an ideal location for wine making thanks to a diverse climate. The coast is known for dry and hot summers and mild winters (the Mediterranean climate). Inland It is very hot in the summer and cold in the Winter (the Mediterranean Continental climate). And north to the Pyrenees has a climate typical of high mountain regions with very cold and snowy winters and hot summers with abundant rainfall.
 
Wine has been produced here since the time of the Romans, who started planting and producing grapes near Tarragona (which was the Iberian capital at the time). Since then, the winemaking region spread and flourished until the 19th century Phylloxera crisis killed most of the red grapes grown there. 
 
Luckily for the Raventos family, conditions worked out in Penedes to replant vines and produce the first Cava, which is now the area&rsquo Read more »

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Celler Cal Pla Priorat Planots Mas d'En Compte (2006)

Winery: Celler Cal Pla
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Priorat
Varietal: Grenache
Type: Table Wines
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alanb1108

Elegant aber trotzdem kräftig. Intensive Beeren-Aromen, sehr schön vinifiziert! Unglaublicher Abgang und Fülle! Wow!

Segura Viudas Aria Extra Dry (NV)

Winery: Segura Viudas
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Penedès
Varietal: Macabeo , Xarello , Parellada
Type: Sparkling Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Bright, clean and fresh on the nose with light dried yellow fruit notes balanced by the gentle yeast and nut aromas. Lovely balance in the mouth with refreshing acidity, a gentle sweetness that helps add a little flesh in the mouth and a really fine, g...

Marmellans Negre (NV)

Winery: Celler de Capçanes
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Carignan , Grenache , Tempranillo
Type: Table Wines
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Fenderbaum

A very, very solid wine that comes in at under an unbelievable €3. A young wine but with wonderful expression. Good tannic structure and finish. A go to wine.

I Tant Garnacha (2011)

Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache
Color: Red Wines
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Fenderbaum

A well made, very balanced 100% Grenache. Quite floral on the nose with a distinct herbaceousness on the palate. Understated fruit with a nice finish.

Castillo Perelada Red Blend Empordà Finca Malaveïna (2008)

Winery: Castillo de Perelada
Region: Spain » Catalunya
Varietal: Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon , Grenache , Syrah
Color: Red Wines
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Fenderbaum

A really fantastic wine. Very heavy tart fruit on the nose - a spicy rhubarb. Wonderful attack with a mixture of smoky berries and a very distinct finish. This wine is big and cannot be drunk on its own. Pair with steak.

Gran Vinaio Grenache Garnacha Montsant (2007)

Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache
Color: Red Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Candied red apple and low wildflower notes jump on the nose with a light caramel top note. A little loose on entry, this is wide open on the palate with lightly peppery and gently floral/herb-framed flavors of wild strawberry and raspberry. It's a fun ...

Can Blau Monsant (2010)

Winery: Celler Can Blau
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Color: Red Wines
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tabednar

Vibrant red berry aroma. Well rounded with subtle notes of cherry and raspberry countered by a touch of tobacco. Wonderfully and thoughtfully blended. Great wine at this price. Will purchase again.

Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad (NV)

Winery: Segura Viudas
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Penedès
Varietal: Macabeo
Type: Sparkling Wines
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Gregory Dal Piaz

Rather refined on the nose with quince, honey and floral aromas over a chalky, earthy base. This shows excellent integration in the mouth with a fine mousse, fresh fruity flavors of melon and citrus accented with gently toasty suggestions of yeast and ...

Laurona Red Rhone Blend Montsant 6 Vinyes de Laurona (2004)

Winery: Laurona
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Grenache , Syrah , Mourvèdre
Type: Table Wines
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mikespeer

nice raspberry nose, big tannin structure, very nice finish

Blau (2009)

Winery: Celler Can Blau
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Varietal: Carignan , Grenache , Syrah
Type: Table Wines
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EMark

"Sour" and volatile nose. Nice dark color. I think this is a deceptive wine. Initial palate sensation is that thie is a medium-bodied wine with olive branch flavors. As the wine moves through the mouth though, I realize that this is a quite full-bod...

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Castell del Remei Tempranillo Blend Costers del Segre Gotim Bru
Winery: Castell del Remei
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Costers Del Segre
Type: Table Wines

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Penne with Brussels Sprouts and Crisp Bacon

To trim Brussels sprouts, discard the tough outer leaves and trim off about 1/4 inch from stems. Don't trim too much from the stems, or the sprouts will fall apart. Read more »

Torres Coronas Tempranillo
Winery: Torres Coronas
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Penedès
Type: Table Wines

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Couscous Chicken Salad

The couscous cooks in a little less liquid than normal, and the broth simmers instead of boils. That allows the couscous to absorb the seasonings while it chills overnight and maintain a fluffy tex... Read more »

Castell del Remei Tempranillo Blend Costers del Segre Gotim Bru
Winery: Castell del Remei
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Costers Del Segre
Type: Table Wines

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Parmesan Chicken and Rice Casserole

Parmesan cheese adds a nutty, salty flavor. Garnish the dish with a thyme sprig, if you like. Read more »

Heron Terra Alta Sexto
Winery: Heron Wines
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Terra Alta
Type: Table Wines

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Last-Minute Lasagna

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Raimat Tempranillo Costers del Segre
Winery: Raimat
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Costers Del Segre
Type: Table Wines

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Spaghetti Olio

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Castell del Remei Tempranillo Blend Costers del Segre Gotim Bru
Winery: Castell del Remei
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Costers Del Segre
Type: Table Wines

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Individual Spinach Mac and Cheese Gratins

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Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica
Winery: Celler de Capçanes
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Tarragona » Montsant
Type: Table Wines

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Hearty Pasta Tomato Soup

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Raimat Tempranillo Costers del Segre
Winery: Raimat
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Costers Del Segre
Type: Table Wines

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Mixed-Herb Pasta with Red Bell Peppers and Feta

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Raimat Tempranillo Costers del Segre
Winery: Raimat
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Costers Del Segre
Type: Table Wines

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Arroz Con Pollo

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Castell del Remei Tempranillo Blend Costers del Segre Gotim Bru
Winery: Castell del Remei
Region: Spain » Catalunya » Costers Del Segre
Type: Table Wines

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Chicken and Rice

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Varietals Produced in Catalunya View all

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Syrah

    The irony here is that Syrah’s origins could give Carmen Sandiego a run for her international wallet. Syrah’s deepest...

  • Grenache

    You’re a member of the ‘Rhône Ranger’ band. Your groupies think you’re ‘hot’, even when you're boozy and "strung out"...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Parellada

    Common synonyms: Martorella, Montonec, Montonech, Montonega, Montonego, Montoneo, Montonero, Parellada blanc, Perel...

  • Tempranillo

    History of the grape: Origins of Tempranillo are murky. It could be indigenous to the Spanish countryside, or it coul...

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  • Jean León

    Jean Leon felt it necessary to find the best land and climate together with the best vines. He tr...

  • Bodegas Pinord

    In 1942, José María Tetas set up the current winery in Vilafranca del Penedès, just four kilometr...

  • Celler Vall Llach

    Celler Vall Liach believes in the controlled microproduction of its vineyards and "trossos" so...

  • Celler El Masroig

    The quality and character of a wine are products of the land in which the grapes grow, but als...

  • Raimat

    We like what we make, wines with character. That's why we have continued to do so since 1914. And...

  • Castell del Remei

    This is a small DO od 3886 hectares, devided into 6 sub-zones. The area is characterized by calca...

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