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
• For information and photos by Can Descregut

Finca Loranque, La Cruz, Syrah, Vino Tierra Castilla, 2015, organic wine, red, from €10.50

A Syrah wine interpreted in a completely different way. With this Finca Loranque, La Cruz, Syrah, the focus is not on the strong fruit and hard tannin, but on the soft fruity notes and sweet, supple tannin of perfectly ripe grapes, whereby this organic wine is absolutely dry.  

Awarded organic wine

• Five Star Penin Guide 2012
• Gold Medal International Competition Mundus Vini>
• Gold medal International Competition AWC Vienna
• 92 points Intervening Guide Germany

Organic wine profile

• Colour: Intense cherry red with a lighter garnet edge
• Nose: complex and very aromatic scents of black berries, dried fruits, dark chocolate, mineral notes.
• Mouth: a powerful and elegant body are no contradiction here, gentle but determined on the palate with aromas of dark, ripe currants and blackberries. Long finish with sweet tannins, a hint of vanilla and delicate toasted notes.
• Drinking recommendation: at 14-16° C, easy to combine with a variety of dishes.

Organic wine production Finca Loranque, La Cruz, Syrah, Vino Tierra Castilla, 2015, red

All attention was paid to the Syrah grapes in the vineyard, because the intention was to create a very unusual wine from them. Modern, uncomplicated, not a wine that should only taste good to the winemaker, but above all to customers with less wine experience. Nevertheless, the typical fruity aromas of the grape variety, the deep, lively color, but also the aromas of fermentation and the 14-month aging in lightly toasted French, Hungarian and American oak barriques should show.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: La Mancha
• Winery - Producer: Finca Loranque
• Grape variety: 100% Syrah
• Fermentation: mash fermentation in stainless steel tanks
• Maturation: 14 months in barriques
• Bottler: Finca Loranque
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Year: 2015
• Storage: up to 8 years from vintage
• Alcohol 14% Vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-028-CM
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Finca Loranque, E-45593, Toledo, Spain

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Finca Loranque, Cencibel, Vino Tierra Castilla, organic wine, red, from €12,90

A Syrah wine interpreted in a completely different way. With this Finca Loranque, La Cruz, Syrah, the focus is not on the strong fruit and hard tannin, but on the soft fruity notes and sweet, supple tannin of perfectly ripe grapes, whereby this organic wine is absolutely dry.  ;             

Organic wine profile

• Colour: Intense ruby red, violet highlights. Clean and bright. 
  Nose: Well concentrated aromas of red and black berries, also ripe citrus fruits, dark chocolate and ground coffeee.
• Mouth: on the palate it is large and voluminous, well structured with soft, ripe and sweet tannins, fresh with balanced acidity. Long and persistant aftertase.
• Drinking recommendation: at 14-16° C, easy to combine with a variety of dishes.

Organic wine production Finca Loranque, Cencibel, Vino Tierra Castilla, 2015, red

The grapes (Cencibel or Tempranillo) are harvested by hand and immediately afterwards fermented in stainless steel tanks for 25 days at a relatively low temperature of 27° C. This red organic wine then matures for 12 months in French oak barrels and another 12 months in the bottle before he is allowed to leave the Finca Loranque for the first time.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Cultivation area: La Mancha
• Winery - Producer: Finca Loranque
• Grape variety: 100 % Cencibel
• Fermentation: fermentation in stainless steel tanks
• Maturation: 12 months Barrels of french oak
• Bottler: Finca Loranque
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2015
• Shelf life: up to 8 years from vintage
• Alcohol 14,5 % Vol.
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-028-CM
• We obtain this organic wine directly from Finca Loranque, E-45593, Toledo, Spain

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Bodega Concejo, Carreduenas Roble, Cigales D.O., organic wine, 2016, from € 9,30

The wine Bodega Concejo Carredueñas Roble is a very good organic red wine. It is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes. It was matured and refined in French oak barrels for 4 months. Hence the name Roble, (oak in Spanish).

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: intense, dark red
• Nose: powerful aromas of fresh blackberries and raspberries typical of the Tempranillo grape variety. There is also a fine touch of roasted aromas, which can be traced back to the aging of this organic wine in toasted oak barrels.
• Mouth: full-bodied, very smooth, very pleasant, with structure and delicately sweet tannins and a dry, long aftertaste.
• Drinking recommendation: at 14-16° C it is a pleasant accompaniment to food, but it is also great fun on its own.

Organic wine production Bodega Concejo Carredueñas Roble 

Bodega Consejo is blessed with vineyards whose soils have a high lime content of 35%. This is comparable to Saint Emilion or Pomerol, where it is well known that very high-quality grapes thrive, resulting in very good wines.

The Tempranillo vine also feels very comfortable on such soils, which you can see, smell and taste when tasting the Carredueñas Roble.
The grapes are harvested by hand and fermented for a relatively short time. Before bottling, this red organic wine receives the finishing touches in French oak barrels (Roble) for 4 months.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production area: Cigales D.O.
• Bodega/ Winery - Producer: Bodega Concejo
• Grapes: 100% Tempranillo
• Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks
• Maturation: 4 months in French oak barriques
• Bottler: Original estate bottling Bodega Concejo
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2016
• Shelf life: 6-8 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.
• Allergens: Contains sulfites
• Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-016-CL
• We obtain this organic wine directly from the CONCEJO BODEGAS S.L, Ctra. Valoria Km 3,6, Valoria la Buena, 47200, Valladolid, Spain
• For information and photos of Bodega Concejo

Bodega Concejo, Reserva, Cigales D.O., organic wine, red, 2015, from € 9,30

The organic wine Bodega Concejo, Reserva, Cigales D.O., is a great organic red wine and therefore the best of the winery. It is made from 100% Tempranillo grapes from 60-year-old vines. It was matured and refined for 18 to 24 months in French and American barrels.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Garnet color with bluish reflections
• Nose: Powerful aromas of fresh blackberries and raspberries typical of the Tempranillo grape variety. There is also a fine touch of roasted aromas, which goes back to the aging of this organic wine in roasted oak barrels.
• Taste: full-bodied, very smooth, very pleasant, with delicately soft structure and tannins and a dry, long finish. < /li >
• Consumption advice: At 14-16°C it is a pleasant accompaniment to food, but it is is also a lot of fun in itself. li>

Organic wine production Bodega Concejo Carredueñas Roble 

Bodega Consejo has vineyards whose soils have a high lime content of 35%. This is comparable to Saint Emilion or Pomerol, which are known to produce very high quality grapes which result in very good wines. The 60-year old age of the vines also has a positive effect on quality.

The Tempranillo vine also feels very at home on such soils, which you can see, smell and taste when tasting the Concejo Reserva.
The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully fermented. Before being bottled, this organic red wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for 18 to 24 months.
 

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production area: Cigales D.O.
• Bodega/ Winery - Producer: Bodega Concejo
• Grapes: 100% Tempranillo
• Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks
• Maturation: 18-24 months in French and americain barriques
• Bottler: Original estate bottling Bodega Concejo
• Content: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2016
• Shelf life: 6-8 years from vintage
• Alcohol: 14.5% Vol.
• Allergenes: Contains sulfites
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-016-CL
• We obtain this organic wine directly from the CONCEJO BODEGAS S.L, Ctra. Valoria Km 3,6, Valoria la Buena, 47200, Valladolid, Spain
• For information and photos of Bodega Concejo

Emporda DO, Mas Estela, Rucada, red, organic wine, 2017, from € 12.90

The grapes grow in a small valley that captures the sun's rays throughout the day, which are stored by the shale soil. It is a few kilometers from the Mediterranean and therefore the Emporda DO Mas Estela Rucada red can be described as very typical Mediterranean organic wine.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: dark and dense ruby red
• Nose: intense aromas of red and black berries, cocoa, raisins and subtle sweetish spices (vanilla, anise, cinnamon).
• Mouth: Enormously powerful, with a high content of minerals, very sympathetic and warm in the mouth. The supposedly high alcohol content of 15% Vol. Is perfectly integrated in this Mediterranean wine and neither in the smell nor taste noticeable.
• Drinking recommendation: Enjoy this Rucada, the vineyard from which you can see the Mediterranean Sea, at 16 ° C. We have no experience for this wine in terms of its storability, but we assume by its quality that it is 6 Years from crop year can. This wine will probably not stay in any cellar for so long.

Organic wine - processing, Mas Estela, Emporda DO, Rucada

The vines thrive at a height of 120 m on slate terraces that are supported by dry stone walls and should prevent the existing soil is washed into the valley. When cultivating the soil and cultivating the vines, the biodynamic rules are applied, which are also used in winemaking. The harvest takes place in the early morning in cool temperatures by hand. So that the grapes are not damaged before the actual pressing. They taken ti the winery for further processing in plastic case weighing not more than 18 kg. Since the vineyards are in the immediate vicinity of the Mas Estela, it take only a very short time to arrive there. Here, the berries are separated from the panicles, macerated at cold temperature in stainless steel tanks and fermented at 22 ° C only with the grape-own yeasts. This organic wine is bottled without further fining and filtering.

What does rucada mean?

Ruc is the Catalonian name for donkey and the word rucada is associated with them. Because at Mas Estela there are two donkeys that carry the grapes from the less accessible vineyards to the winery during the grape harvest.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Production area: Emporda DO
• Producer: Mas Estela
• Grape varieties: Grenache 95%, Syrah 5%
• Fermentation and aging: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the wine estate
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2017
• Shelf life: until 2025
• Alcohol: 15 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Biodynamic cultivation and vinification
• Organic wine certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this organic wine from Mas Estela in 17489 Selva de Mar, Spain.

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Emporda Crianza DO, Mas Estela, Quindals, red, organic wine, 2014, from € 15,40

The Emporda Crianza DO Mas Estela Quindals is a wonderfully soft and full-bodied organic wine from the Emporda region in northeastern Spain. Quindals is the name of the vineyard from which the grapes come.

Awards

93 Points Robert Parker, Wine Advocat 2004
90 Points Robert Parker, Wine Advocat 2005
92 Points Robert Parker, Wine Advocat 2006
91 Points Robert Parker, Wine Advocat 2007
90 Points Robert Parker, Wine Advocat 2009

Organic wine - profile

• Color: intense dark ruby ​​red
• Nose:  scents of red and black berries, cherries, cocoa, fruity spicy notes and a touch of toasted oak wood look seductive..
• Palate: the scent is repeated in the aromas on the palate. There is also perfectly ripe tannins and delicate ripe flavors from the barrique.
• Serving recommendation: the scent is repeated in the aromas on the palate. There is also perfectly ripe tannins and delicate ripe flavors from the barrique.

Organic wine - processing, Mas Estela, Emporda DO, Quindals, rouge

The cultivation and care of the vines that grow on slate soils in steep hillside is done, according to biodynamic rules that are also applied in winemaking. In order to avoid any oxidation of the grapes, harvesting by hand is done in the early morning while temperatures are still low. They are collected and brought to the winery in 18 kg comprehensive plastic crates and not in large containers. An aditional advantage to achieve this task is the location of the vineyards in the immediate vicinity of the Mas Estela. Herre the berries are separated from the panicles, crashed and macerated for 12 hours at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks and then fermented at 22° C only with the grapes own yeast.
This organic wine is aged for 12 months in barriques (used previously already 2 to 5 times) and bottled without fining and filtration.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine-Typ: red wine
• Region of production: Emporda DO
• Producer: Mas Estela
• Grape varieities: 90 % Garnacha, 5 % Syrah, 5 % Carignan
• Aging: in barriques
• Bottling: Mas Estela
• Quantity: 0,75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2014
• Shelf life: bis 2022
• Alcohol: 15 % vol.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Organic certified ES-ECO-019-CT
• We source this organic wine directly from Mas Estela in 17489 Selva de Mar, Emporda, 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
• For information and photos from Pares Balta

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
• For information and photos from Pares Balta

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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