Catalonia
Catalonia, located in north-eastern Spain, is a vibrant and diverse wine region celebrated for its exceptional fine wines. With a rich winemaking heritage that dates back centuries, Catalonia offers a captivating array of wines that highlight the region's unique terroir and winemaking traditions.
One of the most famous vineyards in Catalonia is Bodegas Torres, a renowned winery with a long-standing tradition of producing exceptional wines. Their wines, including Mas La Plana and Gran Coronas, showcase the region's commitment to quality and innovation. Catalonia is known for its red wines, with the Priorat and Penedès regions standing out as premier wine-producing areas. Vineyards such as Clos Mogador, Alvaro Palacios, and Mas Doix produce exceptional red wines that embody the power, complexity, and elegance for which Priorat is renowned. Penedès, on the other hand, is celebrated for its Cava sparkling wines, with renowned producers like Freixenet and Codorníu leading the way.
The region is also known for its white wines, with the Penedès and Empordà regions producing notable examples. Vineyards such as Parés Baltà, Gramona, and Can Ràfols dels Caus craft exceptional white wines that exhibit freshness, complexity, and a distinctive expression of their terroir.
Catalonia's fine wines beautifully reflect the region's diverse landscapes, from the coastal areas of Alella and Empordà to the inland regions of Priorat and Penedès. The wines of Catalonia showcase a harmonious balance between tradition and innovation, with winemakers embracing both indigenous and international grape varieties.
Catalonia
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Catalunya | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£666.29 |
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Vinous (94)(all garnacha; raised in an 1,800-liter oak cask for 24 months): Deep ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes candied red fruits, sandalwood, Asian spices and blood orange. Deeply pitched raspberry and cherry-cola flavors show excellent clarity and become sweeter with air. Licorice and bitter chocolate nuances add depth to the long, spice-accented finish, which features supple tannins and alluring sweetness. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£817.49 |
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Catalunya | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£190.92 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The impressive 2021 Les Manyes was very young and a little closed, even reductive and took time in the glass to take off. It slowly developed an acute note of violets and wild plants. It has a little more color than the 2019, but the maceration was more or less the same, so it must be from the year. It's very attractive, juicy and easy to drink, with notes that made me think of Château Rayas. It's fresher than the 2019 I tasted next to it. It's elegant and fruit-driven, right now very young, and it still doesn't have the complexity that it should gain over time. 2,688 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2022. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£191.33 |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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£394.40 |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
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£88.13 |
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Catalunya | 10 | - |
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£333.86 |
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An exquisite example of Catalan viticulture, the Torres Mas de la Rosa 2019 is a gem from Spain's renowned Torres winery. This Priorat red captures the essence of the region's licorella soil, yielding a complex and commanding wine. Crafted using the artisanal Carthusian method, it's entirely handmade from the vine to the cellar. Handpicked from century-old Grenache and Carignan vines, planted in steep slopes at an altitude of 400 metres, this mixture delivers an elegant bouquet. The nose of the Torres Mas de la Rosa 2019 provides an array of dark berries, adorned with subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs and minerals. The palate is truly rich and audacious with a harmonious balance of ripe tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a profound and lingering finish. A genuine expression of the producer’s commitment to tradition and quality makes it a must in a true connoisseur’s collection. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£167.87 |
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Vinous (94)Inky ruby. Assertive, mineral- and spice-accented cherry and cassis scents are complemented by hints of cedary oak, succulent herbs and candied flowers. Concentrated bitter cherry, dark berry and chewing tobacco flavors are sweetened by hints of mocha and vanilla that build in the background. Shows very good depth as well as energy and finishes long and smooth, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and final grip. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£121.45 |
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Vinous (94)Inky ruby. Assertive, mineral- and spice-accented cherry and cassis scents are complemented by hints of cedary oak, succulent herbs and candied flowers. Concentrated bitter cherry, dark berry and chewing tobacco flavors are sweetened by hints of mocha and vanilla that build in the background. Shows very good depth as well as energy and finishes long and smooth, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and final grip. |
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Catalunya | 2 | - |
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£410.38 |
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Catalunya | 1 | 95 (JS) |
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£250.32 |
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James Suckling (95)Wow. A glorious chardonnay that I have been admiring for decades. It’s full-bodied with layers of ripe apple, hints of white peach and nougat and vanilla undertones. Creamy. It’s full-bodied and gorgeous all the way through. Drink or hold. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 98 (DC) |
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£1,644.80 |
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Decanter (98)Ripe dark fruits, notes of cherry, dried fig and boysenberry along with sage, black liquorice, potpourri, light rose petal and violet floral notes. Very fine tannins on the palate with a powdery aspect to the wine overall, lengthy acidity leading to a crisp finish. Very open note, but still developing. Certified as 'velles vinyes'. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£536.00 |
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Vinous (94)(all garnacha; raised in an 1,800-liter oak cask for 24 months): Deep ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes candied red fruits, sandalwood, Asian spices and blood orange. Deeply pitched raspberry and cherry-cola flavors show excellent clarity and become sweeter with air. Licorice and bitter chocolate nuances add depth to the long, spice-accented finish, which features supple tannins and alluring sweetness. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
In Bond
£662.00 |
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Catalunya | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
£156.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The impressive 2021 Les Manyes was very young and a little closed, even reductive and took time in the glass to take off. It slowly developed an acute note of violets and wild plants. It has a little more color than the 2019, but the maceration was more or less the same, so it must be from the year. It's very attractive, juicy and easy to drink, with notes that made me think of Château Rayas. It's fresher than the 2019 I tasted next to it. It's elegant and fruit-driven, right now very young, and it still doesn't have the complexity that it should gain over time. 2,688 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2022. |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
In Bond
£156.00 |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
In Bond
£308.00 |
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Catalunya | 1 | - |
In Bond
£70.00 |
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Catalunya | 10 | - |
In Bond
£275.00 |
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An exquisite example of Catalan viticulture, the Torres Mas de la Rosa 2019 is a gem from Spain's renowned Torres winery. This Priorat red captures the essence of the region's licorella soil, yielding a complex and commanding wine. Crafted using the artisanal Carthusian method, it's entirely handmade from the vine to the cellar. Handpicked from century-old Grenache and Carignan vines, planted in steep slopes at an altitude of 400 metres, this mixture delivers an elegant bouquet. The nose of the Torres Mas de la Rosa 2019 provides an array of dark berries, adorned with subtle notes of Mediterranean herbs and minerals. The palate is truly rich and audacious with a harmonious balance of ripe tannins and vibrant acidity, leading to a profound and lingering finish. A genuine expression of the producer’s commitment to tradition and quality makes it a must in a true connoisseur’s collection. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£159.60 |
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Vinous (94)Inky ruby. Assertive, mineral- and spice-accented cherry and cassis scents are complemented by hints of cedary oak, succulent herbs and candied flowers. Concentrated bitter cherry, dark berry and chewing tobacco flavors are sweetened by hints of mocha and vanilla that build in the background. Shows very good depth as well as energy and finishes long and smooth, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and final grip. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£98.00 |
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Vinous (94)Inky ruby. Assertive, mineral- and spice-accented cherry and cassis scents are complemented by hints of cedary oak, succulent herbs and candied flowers. Concentrated bitter cherry, dark berry and chewing tobacco flavors are sweetened by hints of mocha and vanilla that build in the background. Shows very good depth as well as energy and finishes long and smooth, with fine-grained tannins adding shape and final grip. |
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Catalunya | 2 | - |
In Bond
£322.00 |
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Catalunya | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£190.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Wow. A glorious chardonnay that I have been admiring for decades. It’s full-bodied with layers of ripe apple, hints of white peach and nougat and vanilla undertones. Creamy. It’s full-bodied and gorgeous all the way through. Drink or hold. |
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Catalunya | 1 | 98 (DC) |
In Bond
£1,350.00 |
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Decanter (98)Ripe dark fruits, notes of cherry, dried fig and boysenberry along with sage, black liquorice, potpourri, light rose petal and violet floral notes. Very fine tannins on the palate with a powdery aspect to the wine overall, lengthy acidity leading to a crisp finish. Very open note, but still developing. Certified as 'velles vinyes'. |
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