{"title":"Terra Alta","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"herencia-altes-garnatxa-blanca","title":"Herencia Altés Garnatxa Blanca","description":"Herencia Altés Garnatxa Blanca is a white wine from DO Terra Alta, one of the most extensive wine regions in Catalonia, yet not very well-known. The wine is made by Herencia Altés, a small winery located in the town of Batea, under the direction of Núria Altés. This wine is a single-varietal Garnatxa Blanca, the main variety in DO Terra Alta, and specifically from the winery's own vineyards.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e An ambitious wine project from Catalonia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Herencia Altes is an ambitious wine project in the southern tip of Catalonia. This wine region boasts a rich winemaking history, with some 100-year-old Garnatxa grapes found here. Convinced of this grape's potential, Nuria Altes decided to harvest and vinify it herself. With the help of French oenologist Claude Gros, she created a beautifully concentrated, complex wine.\n\n\n \nThe vineyards are cultivated on clay and limestone soils, poor in organic matter. The climate in this area is Mediterranean with a continental influence, characterized by very cold winters and hot, dry summers. Two dominant winds have a significant impact on the quality of the grapes. These are the Cerc, a colder northwesterly wind, which ensures the grapes retain their natural acidity. And the Garvi, a mild sea breeze that ensures the grapes ripen well. These winds also prevent disease and rot in the bunches.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Completely manual harvest for Garnatxa Blanca\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nAll grapes are harvested by hand. Whole clusters are sent directly to the press to minimize contact with the skins. Only the first fraction of the must from the soft press is used, resulting in a yield of 35-40 percent grape must to must. The must is separated from the oxidized components, and fermentation begins. After fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees for three months.\n\n\n\n This Garnatxa Blanca is a young, fruity wine. It is highly aromatic with notes of melon and white fruit on the nose. On the palate, it is balanced with a medium body and a lovely crisp freshness. It pairs well with simple tapas and grilled squid. Herencia Altés Garnatxa Blanca is an excellent value.","brand":"Vinites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775804346447,"sku":"11390","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/herencia-altes-garnatxa-blanca_11390.webp?v=1770195463"},{"product_id":"herencia-altes-garnatxa-negra-rose","title":"Herència Altés Garnacha Negra Rosé","description":"This wonderfully refreshing rosé is made from the Garnatxa Negra variety. It has a light salmon pink color thanks to its brief skin contact. A floral aroma and a fresh taste characterize this wine. We owe this wine to Nuria Altes, who, driven by her passion, launched a wonderful project. The foundation of these wines is their exceptionally high quality, and every effort is made to achieve this high standard. Only the best of the best is good enough.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Organic vineyards of Herencia Altes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe project by Catalan Nuria Altes is called Herencia Altes. She wanted to revitalize Terra Alta, which is considered a forgotten region of Catalonia. The grapes come from organic vineyards near Batea, a village that accounts for fifty percent of the total DO Terra Alta plantings. The climate is Mediterranean with a continental influence. This primarily results in cool winters, with two strong winds that cool the area during the day. This prevents the grapes from losing their acidity and allows them to ripen perfectly.\n\n\n \nThe grapes are picked earlier than for red wine, which keeps the potential alcohol level lower. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are crushed, cooled, and sent directly to the press, where they macerate on the skins under hermetic conditions for between three and eight hours. With very little color acquired, the must enters the fermentation tanks to continue its transformation into wine. The wine is aged for four months in French oak barrels to give it complexity and roundness on the palate.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What does the Herència Altés Garnatxa Negra Rose taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nBecause the must has briefly come into contact with the berry skins, the Herència Altés Garnatxa Negra Rosat Terra Alta DO has a delicate salmon-pink color. The bouquet exudes a fruity, floral aroma of ripe raspberries, accompanied by hints of ice candy. On the palate, this Terra Alta rosé presents a wonderfully soft body alongside its delicate Grenache sweetness. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. A refreshing drink for rosé lovers.","brand":"Vinites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775804903503,"sku":"11391","price":10.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/herencia-altes-garnatxa-negra-rose_11391.webp?v=1770195462"},{"product_id":"herencia-altes-garnatxa-negra","title":"Herencia Altés Garnatxa Negra","description":"Herencia Altés Garnatxa Negra is a red wine made by Herencia Altés in the DO Terra Alta. Although Terra Alta is not yet a well-known region, it is one of the largest wine-growing areas in Catalonia. This wine is made entirely from Garnacha Tinta grapes from vineyards in Batea, the town with over 50 percent of the DO's vineyards. The soils are rich in clay and limestone and poor in organic matter.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Ideal climate for the Garnatxa Negra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nEven as a child, Núria Altés loved the late summer scents that filled her native village of Batea during the grape harvest, and so she realized her long-dormant dream of producing her own wines with growing passion, continuing her family's tradition. Batea is located in the relatively unknown region of Terra Alta in southwestern Catalonia. The vineyards are situated approximately 580 meters above sea level and are climatically influenced by continental influences. Two prevailing winds significantly impact the quality of the grapes. These are the Cerc, a colder northwesterly wind, which ensures the grapes retain their natural acidity. And the Garvi, a mild sea breeze that ensures the grapes ripen properly. These winds also prevent disease and rot in the bunches.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The vinification of Herència Altés Garnatxa Negra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe grapes for this Garnatxa Negra come from various growers in Batea, Corbera, and Bot in Terra Alta. All these grape growers are fully organic. The winemakers use minimal amounts of sulfites, which further enhances the purity of the wine. All vines are at least twelve years old and are usually bush vines on chalky soils. This age results in wines with complexity and balance. It is also important to harvest the grapes on time to keep the alcohol content within limits. The grapes are harvested manually in boxes and fermented at a controlled temperature of 23-24 degrees Celsius. Maceration then lasts six days.\n\n\n\n Bright crimson in color, this wine is very expressive, with notes of red fruit and minerals that leap from the glass. Plenty of fruit on the palate, a touch of complexity, and sweet tannins. Pairs well with grilled meats, cabrito, and lamb.","brand":"Vinites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775807524943,"sku":"11392","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/herencia-altes-garnatxa-negra_11392.webp?v=1770195464"},{"product_id":"herencia-altes-benufet","title":"Herència Altés Benufet","description":"Herencia Altés Benufet is a white wine produced by the Herencia Altés winery in Batea, DO Terra Alta. It comes from one of the oldest vineyards in Terra Alta. It has a chalky clay soil and is situated at an altitude of 450 meters. This vineyard is full of old vines with an average age of thirty to sixty years. Yields are low, but the wine is incredibly concentrated.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The beginning of the Herencia Altes winery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Herencia Altés Winery was born in 2010, when Nuria Altés decided to buy grapes from her father and make her first wine in Batea. This led to the birth of the Herencia Altés brand. Three years later, she invested in her own small winery and acquired her first vineyard, La Serra. They currently cultivate over 60 hectares, all using organic methods. They have nine wines on the market and are currently building their new winery, which covers over 4,000m². It is located within the vineyard and is integrated into the surrounding environment.\n\n\n \nHerencia Altés Benufet is a wine made from 100% white Grenache from the centuries-old Benufet farm, located in Serra Xalamera, on calcareous, clayey soils poor in organic matter. The grapes are harvested by hand and placed in 18-kilo boxes. The grapes are then sorted in the vineyards. Once the grapes arrive at the winery, they are cooled for 24 hours at 3-5 degrees Celsius. Wild yeast fermentation takes place in a modern conical concrete tank, followed by two months of single-fermentation of the fine lees. This is followed by six months of aging in the same concrete vats.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The smell and taste of Herència Altés Benufet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe grapes from the old Benufet vineyard have an expressive nose of blossoms and tropical fruit. The intense color is evident in both the nose and the palate. An intense and full-bodied sensation, where careful selection adds complexity and depth, and the natural freshness of the grapes adds unity. It is a highly gastronomic wine with a refined finish.","brand":"Vinites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775803691087,"sku":"11393","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/herencia-altes-benufet_11393.webp?v=1770195465"},{"product_id":"herencia-altes-la-serra-blanc","title":"Herencia Altés La Serra Blanc","description":"Another delicious, high-quality wine from Herencia Altes. The grapes for this La Serra Blanc come from the vineyard of the same name. The vines were planted in 1900, making them over a century old! This characteristic farm is situated 450 meters above sea level on limestone and clay soils, providing a wonderful base for the grapes.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Organic vineyards of Herencia Altes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nWe owe this wine to Nuria Altes, who, driven by her passion, embarked on a wonderful project. The foundation of these wines is their exceptionally high quality, and every effort is made to achieve this high standard. Only the best of the best is good enough. The project by Catalan Nuria Altes is called Herencia Altes. She wanted to revitalize Terra Alta, a somewhat forgotten region of Catalonia. The grapes come from organic vineyards near Batea, a village that accounts for fifty percent of the total DO Terra Alta plantings. The climate is Mediterranean with a continental influence. This primarily results in cool winters, with two strong winds that cool the area during the day. This prevents the grapes from losing their acidity and allows them to ripen perfectly.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e 12 months of wood aging for La Serra Blanc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThey are harvested by hand and transported to the cellar in 18-kilo boxes. The grapes are selected directly from the vineyards. Once the grapes arrive at the winery, they are chilled for 24 hours at three to five degrees Celsius. They ferment in oak barrels at around 13 to 15 degrees Celsius. Finally, they are batonnaged for two months and aged in oak barrels for twelve months.\n\n\n\n Herencia Altés La Serra Blanc is a powerful, complex, and persistent wine. Its color is bright yellow in the glass. It has aromas of concentrated white fruit notes combined with the toasted aromas of aging. This La Serra Blanc from Herencia Altés is produced only in the finest vintages.","brand":"Vinites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775806771279,"sku":"11394","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/herencia-altes-la-serra-blanc_11394.webp?v=1770195465"},{"product_id":"herencia-altes-la-pilosa","title":"Herència Altés La Pilosa","description":"Herencia Altés L'Estel is a red wine produced by the Herencia Altés winery in Batea, DO Terra Alta. It is made entirely from the Garnache Peluda grape. This is a light, fresh, and elegant grape that produces delicate wines.\n\n\n\n \u003ch2\u003eThe quality wines of Herencia Altes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Nuria Altes, like many other young winemakers in Spain, comes from a family that has been growing grapes for generations. Nuria's new project, Herencia Altes, is tucked away in a remote corner of Catalonia, outside the village of Batea, in Terra Alta, a lesser-known DO. It's remarkable that Terra Alta is one of Catalonia's largest wine-growing regions, yet one that few are aware of—something Nuria has changed. Having grown up in the vineyards tended by her grandfather, Nuria has known these vineyards since childhood. In 2010, she decided to stop selling her fruit to the local cooperative and instead make her own wines. She is supported in this project by her partner, Rafael de Haan, and together they inaugurated a new cellar for the 2016 vintage in her hometown of Batea.\n\n\n \nHerencia Altés La Peluda is a wine made with Garnacha Peluda, a variety with a similar maturation to red Grenache, but harvested separately for this wine. Harvesting is done manually, in 18-kilo boxes, with the grapes selected in the vineyard. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 23-26 degrees Celsius with daily pumping. Malolactic fermentation and aging takes place in new 500-liter French and Hungarian oak barrels, where it remains for ten months.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A refined red wine from Herencia Altes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Herencia Altés La Peluda is a fleshy, opulent, and refined wine that erupts ruby ​​red in the glass. Upon pouring, aromas of red fruit, blackberry, and vanilla are immediately released. It is an elegant and refreshing wine. The palate reveals fresh acidity and sweet spices from the oak aging. Núria considers this Garnacha Peluda her Pinot Noir.","brand":"Vinites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775808147535,"sku":"11395","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/herencia-altes-la-pilosa_11395.webp?v=1770195464"},{"product_id":"herencia-altes-trementinaire","title":"Herencia Altés Trementinaire","description":"The Herencia Altes Trementinaire evokes the wise women of the mountains, the healers, and the witches. It features aromas of herbs, plants, and dried orange peel. The palate reveals notes of ripe wine, dried fruit, herbs, and spices. This Trementinaire has a long, salty finish with hints of honey. Delicious!\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A special project called Herencia Altes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Herencia Altes is an ambitious wine project in the southern tip of Catalonia. This wine region boasts a rich winemaking history, with some 100-year-old Garnatxa grapes found here. Convinced of this grape's potential, Nuria Altes decided to harvest and vinify it herself. With the help of French oenologist Claude Gros, she created a beautifully concentrated, complex wine.\n\n\n \nThe vineyards are cultivated on clay and limestone soils, poor in organic matter. The climate in this area is Mediterranean with a continental influence, characterized by very cold winters and hot, dry summers. Two dominant winds have a significant impact on the quality of the grapes. These are the Cerc, a colder northwesterly wind, which ensures the grapes retain their natural acidity. And the Garvi, a mild sea breeze that ensures the grapes ripen well. These winds also prevent disease and rot in the bunches.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Long-term wood aging for Trementinaire\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe grapes are harvested by hand. Once in the winery, they are destemmed and crushed, and the must is then cooled to around eight degrees Celsius. A skin maceration process takes place for ten days at around five to eight degrees Celsius until alcoholic fermentation begins. At a gravity of 1050, the free must is separated into another tank to complete alcoholic fermentation without the skins. The skins and the residue must remain in the same tank until the end of alcoholic fermentation. Twenty-four hours later, the grapes are pressed and racked to remove the thick lees. The vinification process concludes with aging for 22 months.","brand":"Vinites","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775805395023,"sku":"11396","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/herencia-altes-trementinaire_11396.webp?v=1770195464"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/subregio-terra-alta.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}