Top 100 wines of Alella
Discover the top 100 best wines of Alella of Alella as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Alella and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Alella
Smallest DO in Catalonia (~300 ha) on the coast north of Barcelona, schist soils with strong drainage, mild Mediterranean climate. Signature Pansa Blanca as white king (local synonym of Xarel-lo, base of Cava): fresh and floral with green apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and a schist mineral touch, balanced acidity. Aromatic Garnatxa Blanca as complement. Light supple Garnatxa Negra in red.
Qualitative urban vineyard under threat.
Discover the grape variety: Petite Sirah
Powerful, intensely coloured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with concentrated aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), black cherry, dark chocolate, black pepper, spices, leather and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Confirmed star of great Californian (Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles) and Australian reds. American synonym for French durif, a hybrid created in 1880 by François Durif (syrah × peloursin).
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Alella
wines from the region of Alella go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fast and, lamb biryani or gigolette of rabbit.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Alella
On the nose in the region of Alella often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or grapefruit. In the mouth in the region of Alella is a powerful with a nice freshness.
