Altos de Oliva Gran Reserva | Catalunya

2004

Our remarkable new Spanish discovery—fully mature and delicious red wine from the relatively unknown Terra Alta (The Highlands) of Catalonia, just South of Priorat. This Gran Reserva is made from very old vines (up to 100 years old), and has just been awarded a gold medal in Brussels. Really exceptional value and a very exciting wine—highly recommended especially at this price.

Our tasting notes

Rich and varied aromas of forest fruits, blackberry and redcurrant against a subtle, spicy, vanillin backdrop on the nose; the palate is full-bodied, spicy and full-flavoured with soft tannins, a long finish and hints of tobacco and toast. Ludicrously good value at this price!!

Wine data

Grape variety: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Tempranillo, 30% Garnacha.
Appellation: DO Catalunya
Alcohol: 14%

 

About Catalunya

The small DO of Catalunya is situated north-east of the Iberian Peninsula, just south of the highly esteemed Priorat, and is the highest D.O within Catalonia at 400 metres above sea level. The soil is predominantly limestone and incredibly dry, meaning that it can only really support three main crops: olives, almonds and grapes.

As the area is fortunate to have undergone very little replanting. It reaps the benefit of having older vines, producing local varieties such as Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo and Parellada in whites and Tempranillo, Garnacha negra and Cariñera (Mazuela) in red. However, foreign varietals are also allowed (Cabernet, Merlot, Shiraz, Muscat and Chardonnay).

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Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries within the Republic of Ireland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) and may be mixed 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) of your choice. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment. For more details, please view our ordering information or contact us on 01 845 7645 or info@fromvineyardsdirect.ie