The Winery Vallformosa of Penedès of Catalogne

Winery Vallformosa
The winery offers 66 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This estate is part of the Vallformosa Group.
It is ranked in the top 142 of the estates of Catalogne.
It is located in Penedès in the region of Catalogne

The Winery Vallformosa is one of the best wineries to follow in Penedès.. It offers 66 wines for sale in of Penedès to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Vallformosa Estate is one of the gems of viticulture in Spain, located in the picturesque region of Penedès. Established in 1865, this family estate exudes a wine history and tradition over 150 years old, which has been passed down from generation to generation. It is not just a vineyard, but a tribute to ancestral traditions, family values, and a passion for wine. Spanning approximately 250 hectares of vineyards, the Vallformosa Estate offers a large variety of grape varieties, including Tempranillo, Merlot, Cava, and Chardonnay. This diverse blend allows the estate to produce a wide range of red, white and rosé wines, as well as an excellent Cava, a native sparkling wine that truly reflects the Penedès terroir. The natural beauty of the estate is matched only by its commitment to sustainability and quality. The wine estate is located in a valley surrounded by gentle hills, where the combination of limestone and clay soils, sun exposure, and Mediterranean climate create an ideal environment for grape growing. The Vallformosa Estate follows sustainable viticultural practices, promoting biological treatments and limiting the use of chemical products to protect the environment. The experience of visiting the Vallformosa Estate is truly unique. Visitors have the opportunity to stroll through the vast vineyards, discover the winemaking process in the centuries-old cellars, and taste their exquisite wines in the stunning setting of the property. The castle of the estate is also an amazing site to see, with its imposing facade and its interior that reflects the elegance and prestige of the estate.

Top Winery Vallformosa wines

Looking for the best Winery Vallformosa wines in Penedès among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Vallformosa 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 Winery Vallformosa wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Vallformosa

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Vallformosa

How Winery Vallformosa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of garlic shrimp, lightweight microwave chips or couscous from the sea.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Vallformosa

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Vallformosa. often reveals types of flavors of cream, earth or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, biscuits or citrus fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Vallformosa. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Vallformosa

  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 1981With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.74/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Vallformosa.

  • Xarel-lo
  • Parellada
  • Macabeo
  • Chardonnay
  • Monastrell
  • Garnacha

Discovering the wine region of Penedès

The wine region of Penedès is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Parés Baltà or the Domaine Enric Soler produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Penedès are Xarello, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Penedès often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red cherry or bergamot and sometimes also flavors of chamomile, earl grey tea or eucalyptus.

In the mouth of Penedès is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 328 estates and châteaux in the of Penedès, producing 1569 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Penedès go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

The top red wines of Winery Vallformosa

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Vallformosa

How Winery Vallformosa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, harira algerian soup or tunisian pasta.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Vallformosa

On the nose the red wine of Winery Vallformosa. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Vallformosa. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Vallformosa

  • 2003With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.10/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Vallformosa.

  • Tempranillo
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top sweet wines of Winery Vallformosa

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Vallformosa

How Winery Vallformosa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Vallformosa.

  • Moscatel de Alejandría

The word of the wine: Downy mildew

Disease of the vine due to a fungus. Downy mildew is formidable because it attacks all the organs, from the stem to the grapes, including the leaves, in depth. It was against it that the famous copper and lime-based Bordeaux mixture was developed.

The top white wines of Winery Vallformosa

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Vallformosa

How Winery Vallformosa wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of ham and cheese omelette, salmon pavés en papillote or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Vallformosa

  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Vallformosa.

  • Parellada
  • Chardonnay
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Macabeo
  • Xarel-lo

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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Planning a wine route in the of Penedès? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Vallformosa.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Winery Vallformosa and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Downy mildew

Disease of the vine due to a fungus. Downy mildew is formidable because it attacks all the organs, from the stem to the grapes, including the leaves, in depth. It was against it that the famous copper and lime-based Bordeaux mixture was developed.

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