Catalonia, or Catalunya in Catalan, is an important Spanish wine region. It is home to the great red wines of Priorat, a deep and brooding blend of Garnacha and Cariñena.
One of the smallest appellations in Spain, Alella is a is home to red and white wines made on the outskirts of Barcelona in Catalonia. Around nine wineries operate here using a vast range of different varieties.
Costers del Segre DO in the north of Catalonia produces red and white wines from both international varieties and more traditional Catalan varieties such as Parellada and Macabeo. Summers are scorchingly hot, while winters are cold and harsh.
Priorat is one of Spain’s most important red wines. Second, perhaps, only to Rioja, Priorat boasts incredibly complex, concentrated wines made a blend of Garnacha and Cariñena.
Vinyes de l’Albà is a small producer based high up in the mountains of Catalonia. They specialise in low production wines from local varieties such as Sumoll.
Independent producer of Priorat. Mas Martinet produce beautiful examples of Priorat under the stewardship of Sarah Perez. The wines consistently demonstrate why this appellation is so revered around the world.
