The Clos Lentiscus of Penedès of Catalogne

Clos Lentiscus
The winery offers 22 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 35 of the estates of Catalogne.
It is located in Penedès in the region of Catalogne

The Clos Lentiscus is one of the world's great estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in of Penedès to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Clos Lentiscus wines

Looking for the best Clos Lentiscus wines in Penedès among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Clos Lentiscus wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Clos Lentiscus wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sparkling wines of Clos Lentiscus

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Clos Lentiscus

How Clos Lentiscus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of rougaille tomatoes (madagascar), baked potato churros or baked monkfish fillets with tomato.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Clos Lentiscus

On the nose the sparkling wine of Clos Lentiscus. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, raspberry or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of red currant, non oak or earth. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Clos Lentiscus. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Clos Lentiscus

  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Clos Lentiscus.

  • Malvasia
  • Xarel-lo
  • Sumoll
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Parellada
  • Muscat of Alexandria

Discovering the wine region of Penedès

Historic cradle of Cava (95% of Spanish output, centred on Sant Sadurní d'Anoia): traditional-method sparklers, convivial and brioche-like. Indigenous trilogy: signature Xarel-lo (body, herbaceous and almondy notes), Macabeo (apple, freshness), Parellada (floral elegance). Still wines ~80% white from the same grapes, straight and accessible. Also sunny Garnacha, Cabernet and Pinot Noir.

15,200 ha, Mediterranean climate. Renowned Catalan aperitif.

The top pink wines of Clos Lentiscus

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Clos Lentiscus

How Clos Lentiscus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of fresh sausage, languedoc-roussillon lamb en papillote and its tajine with... or pork chops with curry and honey.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Clos Lentiscus

On the nose the pink wine of Clos Lentiscus. often reveals types of flavors of orange, savory or earth and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Clos Lentiscus

  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Clos Lentiscus.

  • Tempranillo
  • Xarel-lo

Discover the grape variety: Parellada

Lively, elegant whites with finely chiselled acidity and a light palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and discreet mineral notes. Brings freshness and aromatic finesse to Cava DO blends (with macabeo and xarel-lo), defining the taut identity of Catalan sparkling wines. Also as light still whites in Penedès DO and Conca de Barberà DO. Native Catalan variety grown at altitude.

The top red wines of Clos Lentiscus

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Clos Lentiscus

How Clos Lentiscus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, generous flaky quiche or chicken in sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Clos Lentiscus

On the nose the red wine of Clos Lentiscus. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of minerality, red fruit or leather. In the mouth the red wine of Clos Lentiscus. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Clos Lentiscus

  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Clos Lentiscus.

  • Sumoll
  • Carignan
  • Ull de Llebre
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Nebuchadnezzar

Bottle with a capacity of 15 litres.

The top white wines of Clos Lentiscus

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Clos Lentiscus

How Clos Lentiscus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Clos Lentiscus

On the nose the white wine of Clos Lentiscus. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, smoke or apples and sometimes also flavors of quince, earthy or lime.

The best vintages in the white wines of Clos Lentiscus

  • 0With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Clos Lentiscus.

  • Xarel-lo

Discover the grape variety: Sumoll

Light and elegant reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and a supple palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), Mediterranean herbs (garrigue), spices and mineral notes. An airy profile to drink young or with short cellaring. Preserved for its heritage value, it produces artisanal Catalan cuvées from Penedès and Tarragona. Native Spanish black grape from Catalonia, nearly extinct then recently rediscovered.

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Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.