White Wine
de Calpino
2021
de Calpino is a single vineyard Garnatxa Blanca that has been aged on its lees. The vineyard, planted in 1897, is over 125 years old; one of the first vineyards planted after phylloxera hit Catalonia. This wine is aged only in stainless steel (no oak) and is therefore a pure expression of the terroir and the old vines.
Appearance
Bright gold in color, with hints of green.
Aroma
Intense with notes of tropical fruits, raw olive oil, and toasted almonds.
Palate
The silky, full-bodied texture of this wine bears contrast to the pop of acidity, eventually giving way to complex minerality and bread and nuts.
100%
Garnatxa Blanca
1
Vineyard
#1 White Wine of Catalonia (2014)
#1 White Wine of Catalonia (2017)
9.8 points, La Guia de Vins de Catalunya (2013)
9.75 points, La Guia de Vins de Catalunya (2017)
93 points, Decanter (2016)
Gold (90+), Gilbert & Gaillard (2014)
Technical Details
Varietals
100% Garnatxa Blanca
Aging
Aged only in stainless steel, on its lees, for 3 months. No oak is used for this wine, which is an exclusive expression of the terroir.
Vinification
Skin maceration followed by fermentation on lees.
Technical Profile
Alcohol: 14%
Awards and Accolades
Our most awarded wine, de Calpino has consistently been acknowledged as one of the best white wines in DO Montsant and has received numerous gold medals and exceedingly high scores from critics.
Ideal Pairings
This white wine is big, bold, high in acid and contains enough complexity to hold its own against many dishes. Although it pairs well with cheeses, fruits, fish, and other seafood, it also stands well simply on its own.
Vineyard Information
The vineyard, named La Porquera, sits just northwest of the village of El Masroig, in El Priorat, and belongs to DO Montsant. It sits atop the region's infamous slate stone, llicorella.
The vines were planted between 1897 and 1901; some of the very first vines planted after phylloxera ravaged the region in the late 19th century. Today, these 125+ year old vines produce very low yields, but of fantastic quality.
