Celler Alimara, Llumí Blanc, 2020
Celler Alimara, Llumí Blanc, 2020
- White Still
- 75.0cl
- 13.5%
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Macabeo, Garnatxa Blanca
Celler Alimara Llumí Blanc 2020 is a lively white blend from Catalonia’s Terra Alta, combining 55% Macabeo and 45% White Grenache (Garnatxa Blanca) from dry‑farmed, limestone soils at around 400 m elevation.
This wine opens with ripe apple, pear, and citrus aromas underscored by a mineral edge and subtle herbal lift. On the palate it’s smooth yet fresh, offering zesty acidity, a touch of texture, and just enough grip for food-friendly versatility.
Try it with rich or meaty fish like grilled sea bass or monkfish, lighter poultry dishes, and goat’s cheese-laden green salads. It also pairs beautifully with shellfish or sushi where that citrus‑speckled freshness and mineral core can really sing.
Best served at 8–10 °C, this is a dependable, crowd-pleasing wine that brings clarity and energy to the table—perfect for spring and summer occasions.
- ❖ ABV: 13.5%
Grapes
Macabeo, Garnatxa Blanca
Vintage report
The 2020 vintage in Catalonia arrived with its own dramatic script. After a mild winter, spring brought welcome rainfall that replenished water reserves across the region's varied terroirs, from the coastal plains to the mountainous inland zones. Summer heat waves tested the vines, but crucially arrived after véraison, allowing grapes to ripen without the stress that can shut down photosynthesis entirely. We find this timing created wines with surprising freshness alongside the expected concentration.
What emerged was a vintage of real character rather than easy charm. The reds from Priorat show tremendous intensity without the sometimes brutal tannins of hotter years, whilst Penedès delivered whites with both richness and underlying tension. Garnacha and Cariñena particularly thrived, producing wines with deep colour and spice that feel more structured than the softer 2019s. Most 2020 Catalans are drinking beautifully now, though the best reds will reward patience until 2027 and beyond.
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