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Spec sheet

TypeWhite wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti13.5%

The wine

Ilercavònia is a single varietal Garnacha Blanca from Terra Alta, a region that in Iberian times was inhabited by a tribe called the Ilercavons. Just like them, the present-day inhabitants of Cataluña's most southerly denomination feel strongly rooted to their land and traditions, for example "el ball de la dansada" (a type of dance) or their favourite grape: the Garnacha Blanca.

This variety reveals all its merits in this particular wine with its fragrant nose, resulting from a long pelicular maceration. Its ample palate is coated in fine salt, the distinctive touch of many of the region's good whites. Delicate bitter touches of cool minerality swathe the fruit's ripeness (melon and pear), the wild fennel and white flowers. Its aromas overwhelm in a very positive way, obliging our senses to make a huge effort to take them in completely. On the palate, there's pure balance, the perfect equation between powerfulness and elegance, complexity and subtlety. It's long and persistent on the memory, so much so that it proves very difficult to put the glass down, therefore we recommend drinking it accompanied with food which will enhance its merits.

What does this wine taste like?

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Drinking and storing

Serve between 5ºC and 6ºC

Food pairing

Rice with fish / Honey baked cod / Cheese croquettes

Ratings and awards

202192 SK
SK: Suckling

Customer reviews

4.5/5
14 reviews
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The winery

Altavins

Altavins

Altavins is identity, honesty and Mediterranean, it is a small winery that is part of the D.O. Terra Alta, a wine-growing region located in the southwest of Catalonia with a millenary tradition and enormous wine-growing potential. In this area fine wines are produced, distinguished by their body and soul and, at the same time, by the essence of the different varieties, especially those that are indigenous (Garnacha and Carignan). The company was formed in 2001 and since then...

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