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This is our third trip to land between Barcelona and the French border which is known as Catalonia - see notes from earlier visits below.
The first order of business every day is to hike, but when that is done - pool, shower, dinner and of course wine!
I have grown very found of the wines from Empordà. This is the land of old vine Carignan and Grenache, 33% of the vine are older than 30 years and 3% were planted in the end of the 19th century.
But there are also other grapes allowed such as Cabernet Sauvignong, Syrah, Tempranillo and others.
There are only 32 growers in the DO which makes a very small wine growing area indeed.
More info here - The wines | DO Empordà
2025 Heus*Negre, La Vinyeta
A young, seedy nose with notes of ripening blackberries, plums, pomegranate and some dusty earth.
The taste is forward and nicely gulpable with notes of plums, gravel and dried cherries. A medium long, dry finish. Made from Carnacha Tinta, Carignan and Syrah.
85p (tasted 2026/09)
2022 Clos de les Dòmines Negre Reserva, Celler Copperatiu d´Espolla
A deep, rich nose with notes of ripe red cherries, some strawberries, chocolate wafers and some dill elements.
The taste is dry and fine with vanilla cooked plums, charcoal and warm herbs, Long and very, very good. Made from 80% Carignan from old vines and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Info here - Celler Espolla
88p (tasted 2026/09)
2023 Vividi, Espelt
A nicely perfumed, lightly meaty nose with additional notes of raspberries, mushrooms and road dust. Very fine.
The taste is balanced and fine with some light peppery notes, black cherries and undergrowth. Made from 80% Garnacha Tinta, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot.
Info here - We love the earth - Espelt Winegrowers
90p (tasted 2026/09)
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