Vins el Cep Blanc de Terrer, organic wine, Origin Terrers, white,  2021, from € 8,35

Adopting traditions and the ability to develop them further, while maintaining the real quality of the wines and respect for the environment, characterize the origin of this wine, Vins el Cep Blanc de Terrer. 

Organic wine - Profile

• Color: Bright light yellow color.
• Nose: delicate bouquet of sweet white fruits
• Mouth: in the mouth there are aromas of citrus fruits that suggest a lot of freshness. Overall balanced, very clean with a long finish.
• Drinking recommendation: serve this white wine at a temperature of 9 ° C., if you like it with starters, light dishes, vegetables, fish.

Organic wine - making, Vins el Cep, Blanc de Terrer, Origin Terrers

The winery comprises 100 hectares of vineyards, 30 hectares of which are cultivated biodynamically according to the criteria of the Demeter Association and 70 hectares organically. With a few exceptions, the grapes from the individual vineyards are used for cuvées, i.e. for wines from different varieties. These can come from a biodynamically or biologically assessed vineyard. For this reason there is only one wine and one cava that can bear the Demeter logo. In the course of the next few years, all vineyards will subsequently be converted to biodynamic viticulture.

This wine is made from a single grape variety, the Xarello grape, which grows in Can Miquel de les Planes in Gelida, on the slopes of Espiells. This 2 hectare vineyard is cultivated according to the principles of organic farming, which makes it possible to obtain grapes of the best quality to produce this excellent wine.

The vines were planted in 1974 at a distance of 1.2 m from vine to vine and with a line spacing of 2.8 m on a slight slope in a south-east orientation. You are now at the optimal age in which quality and quantity are in balance. The soils in this vineyard are of moderate depth, with clay structures, porous with great microbiological activity.

Usually the climate is ideal, moderate rainfall allows the grapes to develop well in the final vegetation cycle and to expect high quality harvests.

The grape harvest in the vineyards of Vins el Cep begins in mid-August with the Pinot Noir grape variety and ends at the end of September with the Cabernet Sauvignon variety.

The grapes are harvested by hand and brought to the cellar for further processing in transport boxes as quickly as possible. There they are gravity fed into the wine press, where 45 - 50% of the juice comes out of the berries without pressure and the rest is gently pressed. This is the most subtle way to extract grape juice. This is followed by a very short maceration in the skins at a low temperature. Then the berry skins and seeds are separated from the grape juice, which begins to ferment in small stainless steel tanks. 

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: white
• Region of production: Penedes
• Bodega - Wine estate: Vins el Cep
• Variety: Xarel-lo
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Vins el Cep
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life : 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 11,5 % Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulfite
• Vegan      
• The entire cellar and all the wines are certified organic ES-ECO-019-CT
• 30 hectares (out of 100) including 1 wine and 1 cava are certified by Demeter. 
• We source this wine directly from Vins el Cep, Can Llopart Alzines, 08770 Espiells, Spain

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Vins el Cep, Negre de Terrer, organic wine, Origin Terrers red, Penedes DO, 2021, from € 8,85

This Vins el Cep Negre de Terrer  is a classic from the winery that inspires with its fruity primary aromas, silky smooth tannins and aromatic intensity.

Organic wine - Profile

• Color: dark red with violet reflections
• Nose: youthfully fresh, fruity aromas with fine spicy notes
• Mouth: the gentle winemaking process reflects the characteristics of the grape varieties used and the vintage. Soft, round tannin that blends in harmoniously, gives some contour and enables a longer wine life without loss of quality.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this wine at 16-18 ° C.

Organic wine - processing, Vins el Cep, Negre de Terrer, Origin Terrers, red

The winery covers 100 hectares of vineyards, 30 hectares of which are cultivated biodynamically according to the criteria of the Demeter Association and 70 hectares organically. Since the grapes for all wines come from biodynamically as well as organically farmed vineyards, with a few exceptions, they may not be declared as such according to the current Demeter rules. Over the next few years, all vineyards will be converted to biodynamic viticulture.

This red organic wine is a cuvée made from the grape varieties Ull de llebre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grown in the vineyards of Paulo and Crestes in Can Prats, Planeta in Can Castany and Serral in Can Miquel de les Planes, a privileged area in terms of viticulture Costers de l'Anoia originate between Gelida and Sant Llorenç d'Hortons.

The vines were planted between 1979 and 1985 and were between 36 and 42 years old in the harvest year, an age that promises the best grapes.

Usually the climate is ideal, with moderate rainfall allowing the grapes to develop well in the final vegetation cycle and yielding high quality harvests. For this wine, the praying grapes were selected from each vineyard

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red
• Region of production: Penedes
• Bodega - Wine estate: Vins el Cep
• Variety: Ull de llebre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Vins el Cep
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life : 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 13,5 % Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulfite
• Vegan 
• organic certification: ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this wine directly from Vins el Cep, Can Llopart Alzines, 08770 Espiells, Spain

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Vins el Cep rosat de Terrer, organic wine, Origin Terrers, rosé, 2022, from € 8.45

Vins el Cep rosat de Terrer is a classic, dry and light organic wine that has not been added or removed except for a small amount of sulfur. So in the style of an original winemaking process and of course it was also bottled in the winery.
 

Organic wine - Profile

• Color: reddish, onion skin-colored.
• Nose: dfirst a delicate, mild bouquet that increases after a few minutes and releases notes of sweet red berries and violets.
• Mouth: youthful, fresh and fruity with a pleasant mouthfeel. Easy to drink. 
• Drinking recommendation: serve this rosé at 9 ° C. if you like it with light dishes

Organic wine - making, Vins el Cep, rosat de Terrer, Origin Terrers

The cellar includes 100 hectares of vines, of which 30 hectares are cultivated biodynamically according to the criteria of the Demeter Association and 70 hectares in organic farming. Since the grapes of all winescome from vineyards resulting from organic and biodynamic agriculture, with a few exceptions, they cannot be declared as such according to the Demeter rules in force. Over the next few years, all the vineyards will be converted to biodynamic viticulture.

This wine comes from a Pinot Noir vineyard in Can Prats in Sant Llorenç d'Hortons, in the privileged area of ​​Costers de l'Anoia. This vineyard was planted in 1990 and has since been cultivated and maintained according to ecological principles.

The harvest began at the beginning of August 4 by hand with rigorous selection and rapid subsequent processing. The grapes slid into the press by gravity, initially 45 to 50% of the grape juice flowed from the grapes without pressure, the rest of the grapes were extracted with light pressure. This released enough red color from the berry skins that maceration was no longer necessary.

Subsequent fermentation in stainless steel tanks took place spontaneously with yeasts temperature-controlled natives.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé
• Region of production: Penedes
• Bodega - Wine estate: Vins el Cep
• Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Vins el Cep
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life : 3 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 11,5 % Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulfite
• Vegan    
• organic certification: ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this wine directly from Vins el Cep, Can Llopart Alzines, 08770 Espiells, Spanien

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Vins el Cep, GR 5 Senders Negre de Terrer, Penedes DO, organic wine, red, 2018/20, from € 12,55

I would like to walk the Gran 5 Senders (path) passing through the wineyards of VINS EL CEP because there the air is so pure und unpoluted like the Vins el Cep, GR 5 Senders Negre de Terrer, which provide soo much drinking pleasure.

Organic wine - Profile

• Color: ruby red color with maroon tones.
• Nose: Fresh aromas of blackberries, strawberries, with floral accents.
• Mouth: mineral on the palate, seductively fruity, with well integrated acidity that gives this red wine freshness, voluminous with medium structure, sweet, ripe tannins and a long aftertaste.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this wine at 16-18 ° C.

Organic wine - making, Vins el Cep, GR Negre de Terrer, Penedes DO, red

The winery covers 100 hectares of vineyards, 30 hectares of which are cultivated biodynamically according to the criteria of the Demeter Association and 70 hectares organically. Since the grapes for all wines come from biodynamically as well as organically farmed vineyards, with a few exceptions, 
they may not be declared as such according to the current Demeter rules. Over the next few years, all vineyards will be converted to biodynamic viticulture.

The grapes for this wine come from the vineyards Can Prats, Can Castany and Can Miquel de les Planes in Espiells, a privileged area between San Llorenç and Gelida, North Est Penedès. they have been planted between 1979 to 1985.

The harvest in 2018

We chose the best vines of each variety of our terroir to produce this
wine. After selecting the grapes is a manual harvest in small
boxes. Fermentation and maceration with the skins for 12 days at 22ºC,
with two daily pumping. Aged in third and fourth year French oak barrels for
9 months.

For this red organic wine, the best grapes were selected, harvested by hand, brought to the winery in transport boxes, spontaneously fermented in the mash with indigenous yeasts for 12 days and then for nine months in French oak barrels (3rd and 4th occupancy ,. so that the influence of the wood does not have a dominant effect and suppresses the fruity components of the wine) matured.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: red
• Region of production: Penedes
• Bodega - Wine estate: Vins el Cep
• Variety: Merlot, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon,Syrah
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Aging: 9 month in barriques
• Bottling: Vins el Cep
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2018/20
• Shelf life : 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 13,5 % Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulfite
• Vegan 
• organic certification: ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this wine directly from Vins el Cep, Can Llopart Alzines, 08770 Espiells, Spain

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Vins el Cep, GR 5 Senders Negre de Terrer, Penedes DO, organic wine, red, 2021, from € 19.55

This Vins el Cep Clot del Roure was selected by the Wine Spectator as one of the best hundred wines. It comes from 75 year old, deep-rooted Xarel Llo vines from a vineyard that is cultivated biodynamically according to Demeter guidelines.

Biodynamic wine - Profile

• Color: light golden
• Nose: unique, typical fragrances of the Xarel Lo grape are expressed here in their purest form. The fruity aromas of apple and grapefruit are in the foreground. They are accompanied by spicy and mineral notes - anise, fennel and a light sea breeze, which increase the complexity..
• Mouth: fresh, expressively intense and long-lasting taste in which all smell-true impressions are repeated.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this wine at 10-12 ° C.

Biodynamic wine - making, Vins el Cep, Clot del Roure, Penedes DO, white

The winery covers 100 hectares of vineyards, 30 hectares of which are cultivated biodynamically according to the criteria of the Demeter Association and 70 hectares organically. Since the grapes for all wines come from biodynamically as well as organically farmed vineyards, with a few exceptions, they may not be declared as such according to the current Demeter rules. Over the next few years, all vineyards will be converted to biodynamic viticulture.

Clot del Roure is the name of this Can Prats vineyard planted in 1943 in San Llorenç, in the privileged area of ​​Espiells, in the catchment area of ​​the Annoia River. This 1.5 hectare vineyard is cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture. In the deep, chalky soil there, the Xarel Lo vine finds the best conditions to bring out its potential in nuanced wines.

After 3 years in which the drought brought the harvest to dates never brought forward. there was sufficient rain during the spring. Then a few drops fell shortly before the harvest, combined with a drop in temperature. This led to a good harvest result with an excellent degree of ripeness of the grapes.

The grape harvest was carried out manually and at the same time only the best grapes were selected, brought to the cellar in small transport boxes, followed by a short maceration with contact with the peel of the berries, then the grape juice was extracted with only light pressure and placed in barrels made of chestnut and Oak wood fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. After the end of fermentation, this biodynamic wine with its fine yeast also matures in these barrels.
 

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: white
• Region of production: Penedes
• Bodega - Wine estate: Vins el Cep
• Variety: Xarel Lo
• Vinification: in barrels made of chestnut and Oak
• Aging: 6 month in barrels made of chestnut and Oak
• Bottling: Vins el Cep
• Quantity in Liter: 0.75
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life : 8 years from vintage
• Alcohol in % Vol.: 13,5 % Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulfite
• Vegan 
• organic certification: ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this wine directly from Vins el Cep, Can Llopart Alzines, 08770 Espiells, Spain

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Can Descregut, Penedes DO, Fera Ferotge, organic wine, red, 2019, from € 18,80

Old native Catalan grape varieties such as the Sumoll vine, of which there are only a few hectares left, clearly show their full potential in the red organic wine from the Can Descregut, Penedes DO, Fera Ferotge. It has been proven that it was cultivated here as early as the 18th century and was able to adapt well to the climatic conditions here. However, their parentage is not clear. By the way, Fera Ferotge means "wild animal, wild beast" in Catalan.

Organic wine profile

• Colour: dark, bright cherry red.
• Nose: scented with ripe, dark cherries with notes of wild herbs.    
• Mouth: very fruity, fresh and lean but with a lot of flavor, stimulating acidity. A great meal companion.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve this wine at 10-12°C with dark fish (tuna), pan-fried fish with Mediterranean herbs and garlic, or at 12-15°C with grilled meat, vegetables, a ragout or pasta.

   

Organic wine - preparation, Can Descregut, Penedes DO, Fera Ferotge, red

Manual grape picking, separation of the berries from the bunches, spontaneous fermentation of the berries in chestnut barrels. Then repeated decanting and aging in chestnut barrels. This organic wine achieves its clear appearance without filtering.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Wine region: Penedes
• Bodega - Producer: Can Descregut
• Grape variety: Sumoll
• Vinification: maceration and fermentation in chestnut barrels,
• Fermentation: in Clay Amphorae
• Aging: in chestnut barrels
• Bottle filling: Can Descregut
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 6 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 12% Vol.
• Vegan
• Allergenes: contains SO2
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this wine directly from Can Descregut s/n, 08735 Vilobí del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
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Can Descregut, Penedes DO, Vermell, organic wine, white, 2022,

On the Can Descregut winery, the almost extinct red Xarelo grape variety, also known as Xarelo rosado or Vermell, was replanted on the "de Sota" plot in the "La Pineda" site in 1956. The white organic wine Can Descregut, Penedes DO, Vermell was produced from her.

Organic wine profile

• Colour: yellow-orange color, from the maceration of the skins.
• Nose: rIts aftertaste is persistent with a salty note    
• Mouth: silky smooth on the palate, mouth-filling flavors, fruity with subtle acidity that conveys freshness.
• Drinking recommendation: Its delicate aromas and distinctive salty character make it ideal with soft cheese, seafood,
  mussels, oysters, fresh pasta, mushrooms, fish carpaccio and salads.

   

Organic wine - preparation Can Descregut, Penedes DO, Vermell, white

Manual grape harvest, cold maceration of the berries, fermentation in stainless steel tanks with the natural yeasts of the grapes. Once the fermentation is over, it is transferred to another tank, leaving behind the dead yeast and the solids. In this way, the wine clarifies itself. If necessary, this process is repeated. The organic wine then matures on the fine lees for several months. This intensifies its taste and improves its shelf life.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Wine region: Penedes
• Bodega - Producer: Can Descregut
• Grape variety: Vermell
• Vinification: short maceration,
• Fermentation: in stainless steel tank
• Aging: stainless steel tank on its fine lees
• Bottle filling: Can Descregut
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2022
• Shelf life: 7 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 11% Vol.
• Vegan
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this wine directly from Can Descregut s/n, 08735 Vilobí del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
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Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Ros de Pacs, biodynamic wine, rosé, 2021, from € 9, 60

This Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Ros de Pacs, the winery's light red wine is a charming rosé wine with a fresh, fruity character and floral scent.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: strong, slightly darker pink
• Nose: fine fruity scents of red berries, white flowers with notes of citrus fruits.
• Mouth: fresh and lively on the palate with a slight residual sweetness and a very harmonious mouthfeel.
• Recommended serving temperature: 7-9° C.

Biodynamic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Rose de Pacs, biodynamic wine, rosé

This rosé wine is made with as little intervention as possible.
The grapes are harvested mechanically. The berries then macerate with the grape juice overnight at a cool temperature. During this time, part of the coloring and very little tannin are released from the berry skins. Fermentation then begins spontaneously with the natural yeasts.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: rosé wine, mild
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: 66% Garnacha Tinta, 26% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Expansion: in stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Drinking recommendation: now up to 3 years of age
• Alcohol 13% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergenes: contains sulfites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• Member of the Demeter Association
• We source this biodynamic cava wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
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Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, biodynamic wine, white, 2020, from € 11.10

The Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, is an elegant white wine from biodynamic cultivation, despite its wealth of fine aromas, which is produced in a completely natural way without complex cellar technology.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Light yellow with greenish reflections
• Nose: Floral scents with seductive notes of white fruits.
• Mouth: soft, smooth on the palate with many fruity components, creamy and perfectly balanced, and with a long finish.
• Recommended serving temperature: 7-10° C.

Organic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, Indigena, biodynamic wine, white

As its name INDIGENA suggests, this biodynamic white wine is made from the Garnacha Blanca grape variety, native to the Penedes for generations and having had plenty of time to adapt to the local climate.

Since it was grown in the highest vineyard at 600 m above seal level of the Parés Baltà winery, the large temperature differences between day and night ensure particularly high-quality, fruity, aromatic, harmonious wines.

To ensure that these advantages are preserved in the wine, the oenologists take action Maria Elena and Marta only minimally participate in the winemaking process.

The grapes are harvested manually, separated from the bunches, lightly crushed and macerated for 4 hours. The subsequent spontaneous fermentation at only 16°C lasts 20 days, after which the wine is separated from the berry skins,
whereby the fine yeast remains in the wine where it is regularly mixed with the wine for 3 months (battonage) and then matured in one-year-old barriques, giving it the final touch.
Only a very small amount of SO2 was added to it before bottling and nothing else.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: Garnacha Blanca
• Maturation: in stainless steel tanks and barriques
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Drinking recommendation: now up to 6 years of age
• Alcohol 13.5% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning contains sulfites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this biodynamic wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain
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Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC, biodynamic wine, white, 2021, from €12.60

This Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC got its name because it is not easy to clearly define all its scents and aromas, they seem so delicate, varied and complex.

Organic wine - profile

• Color. straw color
• Nose: IVery intense aromas of flowers and white fruits with hints of citrus and minerals.
• Mouth: Fresh and soft, full of nuances. The floral and citrus notes are more present in the mouth, accompanied by a good acidity and a long aftertaste with hints of grapefruit and chamomile.
• Recommended serving temperature: 10 - 12° C.

Organic wine - preparation Parés Baltà, Penedès DO, COSMIC, biodynamic wine, white, 

This white wine is made with as little intervention as possible.
The grapes are harvested manually. They then macerate for 4 hours before being gently pressed and the must fermenting at 16ºC for 18 days. Once fermentation is complete, this Demeter wine is aged for 3 months on its fine yeast, which is stirred into the wine every day.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Cultivation area: DO Penedes
• Winery - Producer: Pares Balta
• Grape varieties: Xarel lo and Sauvignon Blanc
• Expansion: in stainless steel tank
• Bottler: Pares Balta
• Content: 0.75
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life: up to 4 years from vintage
• Grape variety: Xarel-Lo and Sauvignon Blanc
• Alcohol 13% Vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergen warning: contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We obtain this biodynamic wine directly from Pares Balta, Masia Can Balta, S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedès, Barcelona,  Spain< /li>

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