COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Samsó
PRODUCER
Castillo de Perelada
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Finca La Garriga Castillo de Perelada is a red wine from the Empordà DO in Catalonia, Spain, produced by Castillo de Perelada. It is crafted primarily from the Samsó grape, highlighting its distinct varietal character. The wine originates from the Finca La Garriga vineyard, known for its gravel soils and old vines, contributing to its marked personality and minerality. Castillo de Perelada has a long winemaking history, now managed by the third generation of the Suqué Mateu family, who are dedicated to expressing the unique terroir of Empordà through quality winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Samsó is the Catalan name for Carignan, a grape known for its resilience and ability to produce intensely flavored wines.
Fact 02
Finca La Garriga is one of three esteemed estate wines from Castillo de Perelada, each representing a specific vineyard.
Fact 03
The wine is aged in new American oak barrels, a choice that significantly influences its profile.
Fact 04
Empordà's wines are often compared to those from the renowned Priorat region for their power and minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Finca La Garriga involves a 24-day maceration with skins, during which pump-overs are performed twice daily to enhance extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months in new American oak barrels. It then undergoes further aging in the bottle before release. The 2020 vintage harvest took place from August 16th to October 1st, under dry and hot summer conditions that led to a reduced yield.
