COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Carignan, Grenache
PRODUCER
Gallina de Piel
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Roca del Crit 2020 is a red wine from the Empordà DO in Catalonia, Spain, produced by Gallina de Piel. The project is led by David Seijas, a former sommelier at El Bulli, who aims to create wines that tell stories and respect their origin. The grapes are sourced from the Cap de Creus Natural Park, with a significant majority coming from Carignan vines over 80 years old planted on slate soils. The wine's name, 'Roca del Crit,' meaning 'the screaming rock,' is inspired by a personal anecdote of the winemaker.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Roca del Crit' translates to 'the screaming rock'.
Fact 02
Carignan vines are over 80 years old.
Fact 03
The winemaker is a renowned former sommelier from El Bulli.
Fact 04
The wine comes from the windswept Cap de Creus Natural Park.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Roca del Crit 2020 is crafted from Carignan and Grenache grapes. The Carignan, from old vines, is typically fermented and aged separately for around 10 months in used French oak barrels and sometimes oval foudres. The Grenache, from younger vines, may be fermented in stainless steel, with a portion including stems, and aged for a shorter period, potentially on its lees in French oak. The 2020 vintage received a Bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge and a score of 91 from Guía Peñín.
