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 […]
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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 […]
VD’O 2, GOT THE “VI DE FINCA QUALIFICADA” DISTINCTION
Monday 13th of December, the winery Vinyes d’Olivardots based in Capmany (Alt Empordà), got the “Vi de Finca Qualificada” distinction with the Vd’O 2 wine placing themselves as the 13th cellar to obtain this distinction and the first one in D.O. Empordà. This is one of the highest award that a Catalan wine can achieve. […]
NEW VINTAGE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED WINE OF THE YEAR: ROSA D’ÀMFORA 2021
New vintage of Rosa d’Àmfora ’21 is on sale after 2 years. Why we have been 2 years without Rosa d’Àmfora? The reason is because Rosa d’Àmfora is a single vineyard of Grey Carignan, that means a 100% is made exclusive of just one variety of grape. 2020 was a very complicated year for mildew, […]
Vd’O 6.18 Best White Wine of Catalonia 2022
Vd’O 6.18 The Best White Wine of Catalonia 2022 Last Monday, 15th November 2021, the 14th edition of The Catalonia Wine Guide 2022 was held at the Barcelona Forum. An edition that, despite the complications of the pandemic, could be held and had 1.248 references of wines presented which 400 of them that were above […]