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, 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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Mas Blanch i Jové, Petit Saó, Costers del Segre DO, organic red wine, 2018, from € 10 .00

This organic wine Mas Blanch i Jové, Petit Saó, Costers del Segre DO not only tastes great, it has something what you might call soul. In any case, it conveys a pleasant feeling of drinking and pleasant enjoyment.
 

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: dark garnet red with light reflections
• Nose: fine scents of strawberries, dark cherries and notes of violets.
• Mouth: Clear fruity aromas of red berries, voluminous, with nice
  Structure. Soft, ripe, spicy tannins on the finish, long and elegant.
• Drinking recommendation: at 16 to 18° C it is a pleasant companion to food.
   

Awarded organic wine

• Decanter World Wine Awards & Magazine: 2014 Bronze Medal.
• International Wine & Spirits Competition: 2013 Bronze Medal.
• Guía del Vino Cuotidiano: 2012 Honorable Mention 90 points.
• International Wine Guide: 2012 Silver Medal, 2014 Bronze Medal.
• Gilbert & Gaillard: 2014 gold medal, 2013 bronze medal.
• 365 Vinos al año de Vivir el Vino: 2011 92/100 points.
• Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition: 2013 and 2014 silver medal.
• Guía Akatavino: 2014 91/100 points, 2015 Golden Leaf Leaf silver medal.
• Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: 2011 90/100 points.
• Wine Enthusiast: 2011 – 91/100 points.
• Wine advocate/Robert Parker: 2011 – 88/100 p

Organic wine production Mas Blanch i Jové, Petit Saó, Costers del Segre DO, red, 2018

The grapes from the grape varieties 80 % Tempranillo, 15 % Garnacha, 5 % Graciano are harvested by hand and quickly taken to the wine cellar.
Fermentation takes place in the mash at 28-30ºC and lasts 20 days. After that, 40% of the Petit Saó wine is aged for 8 months in French and 60% American oak barrels, which have different characteristics and convey different aromas.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Cultivation area: Costers del Segre DO
• Bodega/ Winery - Producer: Mas Blanch i Jové
• Grapes: 80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 5% Graciano.
• Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks
• Aging: 8 months in barriques, 40% in French, 60% in American
• Bottlingr: Original estate bottling Mas Blanch i Jové
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2020
• Storage: 5-6 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.
• Allergenes: Contains sulfites
• Certified organic: ECO-ES-019-CT
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Mas Blanch i Jové – Polígon 9, Parcel la 129, Paratge Llinar 25471 La Pobla de Cérvoles, Spain

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Mas Blanch i Jové, Saó Abrivat, Costers del Segre DO, organic wine red, 2014, from € 13 ,20

With Petrus' help, first-class grapes are produced from carefully organically farmed vineyards, which, with sensitive winemaking and maturing in the wine cellar, produce this wonderful organic wine Mas Blanch i Jové, Saó Abrivat, Costers del Segre DO.

Awarded organic wine

• Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: Vintage 2010 and 2011  90/100 points.
• Wine Enthusiast (USA) Vintage 2010 – 91/100 points.
• Wine Advocate/Robert Parker (USA) vintage 2006 – 90/100 points.
• Guía Peñín De los Vinos de España (ESP) vintage 2011 – 90/100 points.
• Decanter World Wine Awards & Magazine (UK): Year 2010, 2011 and 2012 Bronze Medal.
• International Wine & Spirits Competition 2011 vintage silver medal, 2012 vintage – bronze medal.
• Concours mundial de Bruxelles, vintage 2011 - silver medal.
• International Wine Guide,  Vintage 2010 Gold Medal, 2014  Silver Medal.
• Premis Vinari, Vintage 2012 Bronze.
• Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition vintage 2010, 2011 and 2012 gold medal.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Intense cherry red colour. 
• Nose: diverse scents Aroma of ripe red fruits with spicy accents of vanilla, cinnamon and a hint of black pepper.
• Mouth: On the palate we find a velvety yet well-structured wine with warmth and a powerful body.
• Drink recommendation: at 16 to 18° C with well-seasoned dishes, dark meat, ragouts, pasta.

Organic wine production Mas Blanch i Jové, Saó o, Costers del Segre DO, red, 2018

The grape varieties 40% Tempranillo, 35% Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon are harvested by hand and quickly taken to the wine cellar.
Fermentation takes place in the mash at 28-30ºC and lasts 20 days. Then the 42% of the wine matures for 12 months in new French oak barrels and  58% of the wine in American casks that are lightly and medium toasted.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: Costers del Segre DO
• Bodega/ Winery - Producer: Mas Blanch i Jové
• Grapes: 40% Tempranillo, 35% Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Fermentation:  at 28ºC – 30ºC in stainless steel tanks for 20 days.
• Aging: 12 months in French and American oak barrels.
• Bottling: at Mas Blanch i Jové
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life: 10 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.
• Allergenes: Contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified: ECO-ES-019-CT
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Mas Blanch i Jové – Polígon 9, Parcel la 129, Paratge Llinar 25471 La Pobla de Cérvoles, Spain

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Solà Classic, Mas Hereu, Priorat DOQ, Solà bleu, organic wine, red, 2015, from € 14.45

In the Priorat you feel like you have been transported back 100 years. But that is a great advantage for the Solà Classic Mas Hereu Priorat AOQ, Solà bleu organic wine, because it is grown in a very remote area. There is nothing here but our own lovingly tended vineyards and a lot of nature around them.

Organic wine profile

• Color: deep, lively cherry red with purple edges.
• Nose: aromas of red berries, cinnamon, toffee and coffee beans.
• Palate: This signature wine is fresh, smooth and velvety in the mouth, with a friendly and gentle acidity, notes of balsamic minerals, milk-coffee liqueur and the clear presence of red berries with a hint of smoked oak, it is the perfect interpretation of a Priorat wine.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve at 18 to 19° C until 8 years after harvest.

Organic wine - Processing, Solà Classic, Mas Hereu, Priorat DOQ, Solà bleu, red

This wine is made from 55% Carignan and 45% Grenache grapes. They ripen at different times and are each harvested by hand when they are optimally ripened and checked and sorted again in the cellar for their perfect quality. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place in stainless steel tanks at 28 ° C and lasts 30 days. The wine then matures in American oak barrels for 6 months. The wine is refined in this and the sediments can settle and filtering can be avoided by decanting several times.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Priorat
• Producer and bottler: Solà Classic Mas Hereu
• Grape varieties: 55 % Carignan, 45 % Grenache
• Fermentation: in stainless steel vats
• Aging: 6 month in Americaine barriques
• Bottling: Solà Classic Mas Hereu
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2015
• Shelf life: 10 years from the vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• We buy this organic wine directly from Solà Classic. C. Nou, 15 Bellmunt del Priorat, Spain

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Solà Classic 2, Mas Hereu, Priorat DOQ, red, organic wine, 2015, from € 20.50

In the Priorat you feel like you have been transported back 100 years. But that is a great advantage for the Solà Classic Mas Hereu Priorat DOQ Solà red, organic wine, because it is grown in a very remote area. There is nothing here but our own lovingly tended vineyards and a lot of nature around them.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: deep cherry red.
• Nose: fine scents of sun-dried herbs, anise, spicy notes of black pepper and cloves.
• Palate: supple, silky smooth, almost balsamic on the palate with notes of dark chocolate,roasted coffee beans, fruity nuances of dark forest berries, cassis liqueur, with a hint of fresh acidity,lush and persistent on the finish with a beautiful mineral structure. A great wine with personality.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve at 18 to 19° C until 10 years after harvest.

Organic wine - Processing, Solà Classic 2, Mas Hereu, Priorat DOQ, red

This wine is made from Grenache & Mazuelo grapes from 60 year old vines. They ripen at different times and are each harvested by hand when they are optimally ripened and checked and sorted again in the cellar for their perfect quality. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place in stainless steel tanks at 28 ° C and lasts 30 days. The wine then matures for 12 months in French oak barrels, where it is refined and while the sediments can settle and filtering can be avoided by decanting it several times.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Priorat
• Producer and bottler: Solà Classic Mas Hereu
• Grape varieties: Grenache und Mazuelo
• Fermentation: in stainless steel vats
• Aging: 12 month in French oak barrels
• Bottling: Solà Classic Mas Hereu
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2015
• Shelf life: 10 years from the vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organic certification ES-ECO-019-CT
• We buy this organic wine directly from Solà Classic. C. Nou, 15 Bellmunt del Priorat, Spain

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Solà Classic Vermell, Mas Hereu, Priorat DOQ, red, organic wine, from € 18,25

You can find peace in the mountains of the Priorat and the opposite in nearby Barcelona. The temperature differences between day and night and between winter and summer are just as great. The best conditions for the production of fruity and distinctive organic wines, such as the Solà Classic 1777, Mas Hereu Priorat DOQ red.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: medium ruby red
• Nose: fruity aromas of ripe forest berries and fruits with notes of vanilla and the typical tones of the mineral-rich soils of the Priorat.    
• Palate: excellent harmony paired with freshness and fruitiness, lush body and long-lasting taste.
• Drinking recommendation: Serve at 18 to 19° C until 10 years after harvest.

Organic wine - processing, Solà Classic, Vermell, Mas Hereu, Priorat DOQ, red, 2017

This wine is made from Grenache & Carignan grapes from 60 year old vines. They ripen at different times and are each harvested by hand when they are optimally ripened and checked and sorted again in the cellar for their perfect quality. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts takes place in stainless steel tanks at 28 ° C and lasts 30 to 35 days. The wine then matures several month in large casks and then 3 years in bottles before they can leave the winery.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Priorat
• Producer and bottler: Solà Classic Mas Hereu
• Grape varieties: Grenache und  Carignan
• Fermentation: in stainless steel vats
• Aging: several month in large wooden barrels ud 3 years in bottles
• Bottling: Solà Classic Mas Hereu
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2017
• Shelf life: 10 years from the vintage
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• We obtain this Priorat wine directly from Solà Classic Mas Hereu. C. Nou, 15 Bellmunt del Priorat, Spain

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Clos Galena, Priorat DOQ, organic wine, red, Spain, 2019, from € 24.10

The founder of this organic winery had very clear ideas about the quality of the organic wines he wanted to produce. The Clos Galena Formiga de Vellut is an outstanding example of this. A wine to drink and enjoy.

Awards from recent years

• 2012 silver medal Mundus Vini BioFach 2017
• 2013 silver medal Mundus Vini BioFach 2017
• 2013 silver medal AWC Vienna
• 2015 silver medal Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles
• 2017 Gold Medal Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles
• 2017 91/100 points Gilbert & Gaillard
   

Organic wine profile

• Colour: deep red and dense
• Nose: impressive aromas of ripe red berries such as raspberries, black currants, blackberries, accompanied by aromas of dark chocolate, liquorice, Cinnamon and black pepper.
• Mouth: Full-bodied, opulent, full-bodied, velvety soft but with a good structure and all the aromas that one has also smelled. With perfect harmony, ripe tannins and a long finish.
• Serving recommendation: 16° C, goes well with hearty dishes.

Organic wine production Clos Galena, Priorat DOQ, Galena, red

The grape varieties 35% Garnacha, 15% Carinena, 25% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon grow in five different plots of the winery that are best suited for each variety based on their soil type.
The harvest quantity per vine is extremely low at 0.5 kg. The grapes are harvested by hand, strictly selected and transported to the winery in 15 kg containers.
Each grape variety is processed separately there. First, the grapes are lightly crushed, which releases some juice, which together with the berry skins results in the mash, which macerates at 28° C and then ferments at 22°. The pomace is then separated from the wine and stored in new barriques (90% French and 10% American) for 12 months, but this noble organic wine is only allowed to leave Clos Galena after another 24 months of aging in the bottle.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Wine-growing region : Prioraty
• Bodega - Producer: Clos Galena
• Grape varieties: 35 % Garnacha , 15 % Carinena, 25% Merlot und 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vinification: in stainless steel tanks
• Aging: 12 months in French and American oak barrels
• Bottling: Clos Galena
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2019
• Storage: 12 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Bodega Domini de la Cartoixa, S.L.Camí de la Solana s/n,43736 El Molar  Priorat,Tarragona, Spain
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Clos Galena, Formiga de Vellut, Priorat DOQ, organic wine, red, 2015, from € 17.50

The founder of this organic winery had very clear ideas about the quality of the organic wines he wanted to produce. The Clos Galena Formiga de Vellut is an outstanding example of this. A wine to drink and enjoy.

Awarded organic wine

• 2012 silver medal Mundus Vini BioFach 2017
• 2013 silver medal Mundus Vini BioFach 2017
• 2013 silver medal AWC Vienna
• 2017 Gold Medal Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles
• 2017 91/100 points Gilbert & Gaillard
   

Organic wine profile

• Color; Cherry red, clear and lively.
• Nose: Scent of ripe red fruit, peach and spicy notes.
• Mouth: Fresh, soft tannins, berries, chocolate, a little pepper and a hint of sweet spices like cinnamon and liquorice. Perfectly balanced with depth. This is what the new Priorat tastes like!
• Serving recommendation: 16° C, goes well with hearty dishes.

Organic wine production Clos Galena, Priorat DOQ, Formiga de Vellut,  red

The three grape varieties Garnacha, Carinena and Syrah grow in five different plots of the winery that are best suited for the respective variety due to their soil type.
The harvest quantity per vine is extremely low at 0.5 kg. The grapes are harvested and selected by hand and transported to the winery in 15 kg containers.
Each grape variety is processed separately there. First the grapes are lightly crushed, which releases some juice which, together with the skins of the berries, gives rise to the mash, which macerates at 28°C and then ferments at 22°C for seven days. The pomace is then separated from the wine and stored in new barriques (80% French and 20% American) for 8 months.
The cuvée is then created by merging the separately developed organic wines.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Wine-growing region : Priory
• Bodega - Producer: Clos Galena
• Grape varieties: Garnacha, Carinena and Syrah
• Vinification: in stainless steel tanks
• Aging: 8 months in French and American oak barrels
• Bottle filling: Clos Galena
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2015
• Shelf life: 10 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14.5 % Vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Bodega Domini de la Cartoixa, S.L.Camí de la Solana s/n,43736 El Molar  Priorat,Tarragona, Spain
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Clos Galena, Priorat DOCa, organic wine, red, Spain, from € 36.50

This Clos Galena, Priorat DOQ wine focuses the knowledge and effort of the professionals on the winery. The goal is to capture the full potential of each vineyard plot, all the properties of the so characteristic terroir, as well as all the individual scents and tastes of each grape variety and to bring it into the bottle.

Awarded organic wine

• 2013 Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
• 2014 Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards
• 2014 Great Gold Internacional Wine Awards
• 2015 Silver Medal Decanter Asian World Awards
• 2016 Gold Medal Concours Mondiale de Bruxelles
• 2018 silver medal Decanter World wine Awards 2022

Organic wine profile

• Colour: deep red and dense
• Nose: impressive aromas of ripe red berries such as raspberries, black currants, blackberries, accompanied by aromas of dark chocolate, liquorice, Cinnamon and black pepper.
• Mouth: Full-bodied, opulent, full-bodied, velvety soft but with a good structure and all the aromas that one has also smelled. With perfect harmony, ripe tannins and a long finish.
• Serving recommendation: 16° C, goes well with hearty dishes.

Organic wine production Clos Galena, Priorat DOQ, red

The grape varieties 40% Garnacha, 20% CARINENA, 20% SYRAH, 20% CABERNET SAUVIGNON grow in five different plots of the winery that are best suited for each variety based on their soil type.
The harvest quantity per vine is extremely low at 0.5 kg. The grapes are harvested by hand, strictly selected and transported to the winery in 15 kg containers.
Each grape variety is processed separately there. First, the grapes are lightly crushed, which releases some juice, which together with the berry skins results in the mash, which macerates at 28° C and then ferments at 22°. The wine is then separated from the marc and stored in new French oak barriques for 12 months, but this noble organic wine is only allowed to leave the Clos Galena winery after another 24 months of aging in the bottle.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Wine-growing region : Priorat
• Bodega - Producer: Clos Galena
• Grape varieties: 35 % Garnacha , 15 % Carinena, 25% Merlot und 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks
• Aging: 12 months in French barriques
• Bottling: at the Clos Galena
• Content: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2018
• Shelf life: 15 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Bodega Domini de la Cartoixa, S.L.Camí de la Solana s/n,43736 El Molar  Priorat, Tarragona, Spain
• Information and photos from Clos Galena