Catalan Wines USA Event

Minneapolis, MN
Tasted Tuesday, October 8, 2024 by 3daywinereview.com with 158 views

Introduction

A very informative event featuring many wineries from Spain's Catalonia Region. This was really an eye opener on how good Cava can be when you get outside the mainstream, corporate stuff.

Flight 1 - Canals & Munne (3 Notes)

Winemaker: Oscar Canals. All three Cava's were nice.

Flight 2 - Celler Pallarades (3 Notes)

Another solid table with all wines showing well. Winemaker: Sergi Montala

Flight 3 - Most Dore Cellers (3 Notes)

Not as impressed with these 3. Winemaker: Gerardo Alcober

Flight 4 - Covides Vineyards Winery (3 Notes)

These also did not show as well as others at the show.

Flight 5 - Finca La Font de Jui (3 Notes)

One of the better tables at the show. The Finca La Font de Jui Miratge 2019 was excellent. Winemaker: Josep Vila.

  • 2019 Finca la Font de Jui Penedès Miratge Extra Brut 92 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Penedès

    Top quality and the price is suggested at $25 retail which makes this a steal. Lemon, chalk, spice, orange peel, raspberries and dough. A blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir 50% each. Wonderful offering that would sell off the shelves.

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  • 2017 Finca la Font de Jui Penedès Mimas Extra Brut 90 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Penedès

    Very solid as well but not as good as the 19 Miratge from the same producer. 100% Chardonnay. Dust, baked apples, a touch of honey and spice. Medium finish. 4.7 g/liter in Residual Sugar.

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  • 2023 Adelit Vermentino Terra Alta 89 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Tarragona, Terra Alta

    100% Vermentino. A good if not very good wine with floral, minerals, spice and very refreshing. Medium finish.

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Flight 6 - LaFou Celler (3 Notes)

Good overall but nothing amazing.

Flight 7 - Lagravera (3 Notes)

Solid offerings. Winemaker: Pilar Salillas

  • 2021 Lagravera Costers del Segre Laltre 88 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Costers del Segre

    67% Grenache, 15% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Monastrell, 3% Tempranillo & 3% Merlot. Wish this was better as it is an interesting blend. Sweet fruits featuring blackberries along with rose petals and violets. Might benefit from more aging but only $16 retail so overall good value.

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  • 2019 Lagravera Costers del Segre Ónra 90 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Costers del Segre

    Funk which I like along with clay, spice, pepper, rose petals, strawberries and a nice mineral streak on the finish. One of the better reds at this tasting.

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  • 2019 Lagravera Cíclic Negre 90 Points

    Spain, Catalunya, Costers del Segre

    Not cheap at $50 retail. Stone, pepper, raspberries, blueberries and coffee beans. Medium plus finish. Needs some aging for sure. 90 to 92 points

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Flight 8 - Mastinell (3 Notes)

Wonderful offerings and all wins showed well. Top Table at this event. Winemaker: Maria Nieto

Flight 9 - Vins Claramunt (3 Notes)

Very nice wines and the white Grenache shinned. Winemaker: Artur Galcera Juila

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