The Maison Albera of Côtes Catalanes of Pays d'Oc

The winery offers 40 different wines

3.7

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is ranked in the top 133 of the estates of Pays d'Oc.

It is located in Côtes Catalanes in the region of Pays d'Oc

The Maison Albera is one of the best wineries to follow in Côtes Catalanes.. It offers 40 wines for sale in of Côtes Catalanes to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Albera house is a vineyard located in the Cotes Catalanes region of Mediterranean France. Founded by the Albera family over 50 years ago, the house has built its reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality. The vineyard has expanded over more than 180 hectares and has distinguished itself for producing regional wines, some of which are considered amongst the best in the region. Albera sets itself apart from other local wine cellars with its avant-garde approach to agriculture and viticulture, always focusing on the quality of products and local grapes. Each grape variety is carefully selected and cultivated with great attention to the terroir and unique characteristics of each plot and microclimate, resulting in rich and complex wines that reflect the diversity of the region. The vineyard uses three main grape varieties: Carignan, Grenache, and Cinsault, which are always in contact with the earth and shale waters to reach their maximum potential. The wines produced here are light and balanced, with distinct notes of red fruits, fine herbs, and tobacco. The Albera estate strives to be a company that creates quality wines at reasonable prices, offering its customers a unique experience that is reflected in their exceptional wine collection. In addition to the house's own wines, an extensive collection of commendable and customizable wines is available for those who want to taste them. Wine tastings are offered on site daily, with a full range of tastings and activities for all. The Albera house provides a comprehensive and personalized solution for all tastes and budgets.

Top Maison Albera wines

Looking for the best Maison Albera wines in Côtes Catalanes among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Maison Albera 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 Maison Albera wines with technical and enological descriptions.

Discovering the wine region of Côtes Catalanes

The wine region of Côtes Catalanes is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de l'Ou or the Domaine Department 66 produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes Catalanes are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes Catalanes often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, saline or pink grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, nectarine or wax.

In the mouth of Côtes Catalanes is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 308 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes Catalanes, producing 1005 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes Catalanes go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.