At Gourmet La Vanguardia they continue to celebrate, not only for the 10th anniversary of the Wine Club, but also for the arrival of Christmas, the New Year, and the Three Kings. For this double reason, they wanted to create a selection of DO Terra Alta wines ideal to pair with all types of menus. With this proposal, you will succeed this Christmas no matter what menu you prepare.
The three proposals are very different from each other. In two of them, the Garnacha grape is the protagonist, while in the remaining proposal, the queen is Chardonnay. Let's discover them.
Our Lady of the Portal 2021 by Celler Piñol
This family winery located in Batea has been dedicated to the production of wines made with organic grapes from the region for years. They are defined as a perfect combination between technology and tradition.
Their Nuestra Señora del Portal white wine (90% Grenache, 5% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Viognier) is a great example of this. It is a young wine with a bright straw yellow color with soft greenish tones. Powerful aroma of tropical fruits, lychees, white fruits such as banana, peach and with floral hints of white roses and scrubland herbs.
In the mouth it is very tasty, broad, fresh, excellent acidity, again with a floral memory and a very subtle and elegant finish. Ideal for all types of seafood, paellas, fish with mild sauces, pasta and foies.
The 2018 Customs of Les Vinyes del Convent
The vineyards of Les Vinyes del Convent grow in unique locations, with a marked footprint of the territory and a firm commitment to Garnacha, the emblematic variety of the region.
As it could not be otherwise, their Els Costums 2018 white wine is 100% Grenache. This is a lemon-yellow white wine with golden reflections and high aromatic intensity. The nose transports you to the landscape, aromas of white flowers - almond trees - and notes reminiscent of underripe white fruit.
In the mouth it has good acidity and a refreshing and gentle palate with a touch of character. An ideal wine to enjoy with the best company, but also to accompany seafood and seafood rice.
Plana d'en Fonoll Chardonnay from Sant Josep Vins
Sant Josep Vinos promotes the viticulturing vocation and tradition of the Sant Josep de Bot Agricultural cooperative, the heart of a rugged and diverse landscape where the Terra Alta plain meets the Canaletes River Valley.
Their Plana d’en Fonoll is a dry white wine, 100% chardonnay, fruity and slightly complex. The location of its only two Chardonnay vineyards located in hollows gives this white an extraordinary freshness.
Pale yellow in color, it has a very intense and fruity aroma, characteristic of a fresh expression of this variety. It also offers an aromatic background of a complex nature. In the mouth it surprises with its freshness and fluid touch.
Ideal to combine with Caesar salad and fish cakes, especially salmon. It is also very suitable with butter or curry sauces, so it will perfectly accompany curry chicken or butter salmon.
As you have seen, these three proposals adapt to all types of festive menus and palates. Get 6 bottles now (2 of each proposal) at the best price through www.gourmetlavanguardia.com or by calling 935 500 105.
