Spanish Wine Regions > Emporda - Costa Brava

Wine region's location

This D.O. is located in the north east of the province of Girona (Catalonia). Situated on a plane, this area is protected from the Tramontana (strong northerly wind) by the mountain range of Les Gabarres and the smaller Alberes. Along the plane we also find the rivers Ter, Daro and Ridaura. All these natural phenomena help the development of the local grapes. This is important as the soil is not very rich yet the temperate, climate and the irrigation help the development of good grapes that produce very pleasant wines.

Wine characteristics

White Wines
Made with the local varieties of grape (Macabeo & Xerel-lo), they are fresh and very tasty with aromas of white fruits, predominantly apples.

Rose Wines
Raspberry colour, fruity and relatively intense in flavour but fresh and light.

Red Wines
Traditional of this area are the “novell” (young) wines, made mostly with Grenache, which are sold immediately after the harvest and to be consumed within the year. They are cherry red in colour, aroma of red fruits, light, easy and with good acidity levels.

Grapes

Red Grapes
Grenache
Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
Monastrell
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Carignen

Facts & Figures

Area: 2,033 ha
Average yearly temperature: 16 Celsius
Average yearly water fall: 600mm