COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Syrah, Monastrell
PRODUCER
Perelada
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Finca Espolla is one of Perelada's most dramatic single-estate vineyards, located in the municipality of Espolla within the rugged Pyrenean foothills of D.O. Empordà . Perched under the shadow of the Albera Mountain Range, this 21-hectare estate is defined by its extreme growing conditions. The vines struggle against nutrient-poor, highly acidic black slate soils and the violent, dry gusts of the Tramontana wind. Founded in 1923 by Miguel Mateu, Castillo Perelada has a rich history of reviving ancient winemaking traditions in Catalonia. In 2022, the estate opened a landmark, state-of-the-art winery, becoming the first in Europe to earn the prestigious LEED Gold Certification for environmental sustainability. This vintage represents a masterclass in mountain-influenced viticulture, capturing the tension between Mediterranean warmth and high-altitude freshness.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Finca Espolla is planted on unique black slate soils, similar to Priorat, which act as a thermal mirror for late-ripening grapes.
Fact 02
The vineyard is heavily influenced by the Tramontana, a fierce Pyrenean wind that naturally protects the vines from rot.
Fact 03
Perelada's new winery was the first in Europe to achieve the prestigious LEED Gold certification for environmental sustainability.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Finca Espolla is designed to respect the unique slate terroir and preserve fruit purity. Grapes are harvested 100% manually in small crates, followed by strict sorting. After destemming, the grapes undergo a prolonged cold maceration to extract color and aromatics gently. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 22°C–25°C using indigenous yeasts. The classic blend is aged for up to 22 months in brand-new French Allier oak Bordeaux barrels, though modern lots utilize a combination of French oak foudres and concrete eggs to maintain freshness. The wine is certified vegan and produced using sustainable viticultural practices.
