Spanish Wine Regions > Emporda - Costa Brava
Good reds and whites with a pronounced Mediterranean influence. The young reds and crianzas are very good value for money. Some superb Reservas if you are prepared to pay a little bit more. Special mention for Blanc Pescador, from Castillo Perelada, a very special white with “needle” or light bubble that makes it very interesting and pleasant to drink.
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
White GrapesMacabeo
Xerel-lo
Chardonnay
White Grenache
Cabernet Sauvignon
Muscat
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
