Left to right: Anna Espelt, Anna Vicens, Marta Pedra, Carme Casacuberta and Laura Masramon at the winery Celler Espelt, Vilajuïga. Photo by Carles Palacio and Berta. Recently, the newspaper ARA highlighted five exceptional women who are leaving their mark on the world of wine. These trailblazers are transforming the agricultural, viticultural, and sommelier landscape, and their […]
NEW AUTHORIZED VARIETY: GRAY CARIGNAN
The Catalan wine scene is experiencing exciting changes and advancements thanks to the efforts of the Catalan Institute of Vine and Wine (INCAVI). Recently, this institute has achieved a significant milestone: the incorporation of two new traditional grape varieties into the Catalan Wine Potential. This news has come to fruition through comprehensive studies conducted by […]
HEATWAVE WITH RECORD TEMPERATURES IN ALT EMPORDA
On Tuesday July 18th, we experienced a heatwave with record temperatures in the region of Alt Empordà. The thermometers soared above 45ºC, which, along with the warm wind, increased the thermal sensation to almost 50ºC. This caused heat strokes and sudden burns on the surface of the grapes that were beginning to ripen. The grape […]
Carme Casacuberta, 1rst female president of DO Emporda
The DO Empordà, known as the Regulatory Council of the Empordà Designation of Origin, has made significant progress in the process of renewing its board of directors. Within the framework of the elections called by the Generalitat this spring, only one candidacy has been presented to replace the current president, Xavier Albertí. In this process, […]
Awarded at Premis Climent Guitart 2023
Thursday, May 11th – Lloret de Mar, Sala Palas Atenea at Hotel Guitart Central Park, where the ninth edition of the Climent Guitart Awards is taking place, organized by the Climent Guitart Foundation. These awards aim to honor the memory of hotelier Climent Guitart i Pascual in four areas that were central to his professional […]
GRESA 2016 GETS THE GOLD MEDAL AT GIROVÍ COMPETITION
The Catalan competition Giroví is a contest of wines and sparkling wines of Catalonia that aims to reward the best wines produced in the region of Empordà, province of Girona. The competition is organized by the Wine Association of Empordà and has been held annually since 1997. The contest is open to cellars that produce […]