COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta
PRODUCER
Albet i Noya
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Albet i Noya Icones Negre is a red wine from the D.O. Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain. Produced by Albet i Noya, a winery recognized for its pioneering organic viticulture since 1978, this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and Garnacha Tinta. The Albet i Noya family has a long-standing winemaking tradition dating back to 1903. Their vineyards are situated in the Ordal Mountains, characterized by clay, sand, and limestone soils, with varied altitudes influenced by the proximity of the Balearic Sea and surrounding mountains. The Icones range represents the winery's dedication to organic practices and the expression of the Penedès terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Albet i Noya are pioneers in organic winemaking in Spain, practicing since 1978.
Fact 02
The winery is involved in developing mildew-resistant grape varieties.
Fact 03
Vineyards are located in the Ordal Mountains, contributing to wine personality.
Fact 04
The blend includes both international (Cabernet Sauvignon) and Spanish (Tempranillo, Garnacha) grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Albet i Noya Icones Negre is produced using grapes from vineyards managed under organic viticulture principles. The winery utilizes autochthonous yeasts, selected from the Xarel·lo variety, for fermentation. The wine is characterized as a 'young wine' or 'Jove,' suggesting a winemaking approach that emphasizes freshness and minimal oak influence. This focus allows the inherent fruit characteristics and the expression of the Penedès terroir to be prominent in the final wine. Albet i Noya is also engaged in innovative projects, such as the development of mildew-resistant grape varieties.
