DO Terra Alta

DO Terra Alta, one of Catalonia's 7 historic designations of origin, is the southernmost Catalan wine area, located between the river Ebro and the lands of Matarranya. Its geographical setting is of great scenic value: indeed, Terres de l’Ebre has been recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, with enormous wine-growing potential.

As early as the 17th century there are records of a planting in Gandesa known as vernatxa. Today, 33% of the world's white grenache is grown in Terra Alta, a figure representing 75% of Spain's production and 90% of the white grenache in Catalonia.  

DO Terra Alta is undoubtedly the soul of white grenache. So much so that it has a specific control label, Garnatxa Blanca 100x100. 

DO Terra Alta offers fine wines distinguished by their strength and character. A Terra Alta takes root in calcareous soils, grows under the Mediterranean sun and is made with care. The distinctive features of its wines are due mainly to the Mediterranean nature of its terroir and the predominance of traditional grape varieties which, together with foreign varieties, define its character.  

The features found in all DO Terra Alta wines are this Mediterranean character, more expression on the palate than on the nose, and notable persistence on tasting.

Skin-contact wines come and go

The whites are pale in colour, with fresh aromas and a broad, balanced palate. They are made mostly from white grenache. The importance of grenache and a specific culture of understanding its production make these the wines that best express the terroir and culture of DO Terra Alta, earning them a specific guarantee label, Terra Alta Garnatxa Blanca 100X100.  

The red wines stand out for their Mediterranean character, with high colour intensity and predominant fruit aromas. Their uniqueness and quality are completed by 4 types of fortified wine: natural sweet wines, misteles -white and red- and rancio wines, all obtained from grenache grapes overripened by the natural action of the cerç wind that blows in autumn.