COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Tempranillo, Grenache, Syrah
PRODUCER
Clos Pons
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos Pons is a distinguished estate located in the Les Garrigues subzone of the Costers del Segre appellation in Catalonia, Spain. The winery is deeply integrated into the rugged, high-altitude landscape of L'Albagés, where olive trees and vines coexist. This region is characterized by its extreme continental climate, marked by hot days, cool nights, and very low rainfall. Clos Pons focuses on expressing this unique terroir through sustainable viticulture, crafting wines that reflect the strength and character of the stony, nutrient-poor soils of the area.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Alges' is a clever portmanteau of L'Albagés, the Catalan village where the Clos Pons estate and vineyards are situated.
Fact 02
The vineyards sit at high altitudes of up to 700 meters, experiencing dramatic diurnal temperature shifts that preserve fresh acidity.
Fact 03
Clos Pons practices sustainable viticulture, respecting the arid, olive-tree-dominated landscape of Les Garrigues.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Alges are hand-harvested from selected parcels to ensure optimal ripeness and quality. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its vibrant primary fruit character. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 9 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels of first and second use. This careful aging process integrates the tannins and adds subtle spicy complexity without overwhelming the fruit profile.
