Celler Alimara, La Xispa Selecció, 2018
Celler Alimara, La Xispa Selecció, 2018
- Red Still
- 75.0cl
- 14.5%
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Carignan, Grenache
This stunning wine is only made in special years from a selection of the best Carignan and Grenache barrels. It is a very limited release of only 2000 bottles, and is keenly priced for its quality.
On the nose, ripe fig and dark fruits dominate with a touch of cedar. The palate is round and full, with smooth tannins and ripe, but not jammy fruit. It shows great concentration, leading to a sustained finish showing graphite and funky spice.
- ❖ ABV: 14.5%
Grapes
Carignan, Grenache
Vintage report
The 2018 vintage in Catalonia delivered one of those satisfying years that reminds you why this corner of Spain produces such distinctive wines. A wet winter gave the vines a proper drink after several drier years, setting them up beautifully for the growing season ahead. The summer brought warmth without the punishing heat that can bake the life out of grapes, allowing for steady, even ripening across the diverse microclimates from Penedès to Priorat.
What emerged was a vintage with real personality – wines that combine the sun-soaked generosity you expect from Catalonia with a freshness that keeps you coming back to the glass. The indigenous varieties particularly shone: Garnacha developed lovely spiced fruit character, whilst Cariñena retained the structure and mineral backbone that makes it so food-friendly. These wines are drinking beautifully now and will continue to develop over the next five to seven years, though the reds from higher-altitude sites like Montsant will reward those patient enough to wait a bit longer.
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