Catalonia's organic wines are growing exponentially
Mediterranean climate, awareness and sales in northern Europe contribute to doubling amount of eco-friendly hectares of grape in 5 years
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September: what to do in Catalonia
Festivals, fairs, walking tours and more
Alella wineries begin a grape harvest of “exceptional” quality and comparable to 2005
Alella wineries, in Greater Barcelona, have started this summer’s harvest, with predictions that this year’s vintage may be better than 2005 thanks to the absence of plant disease and favourable weather conditions throughout the year. For now, the only concern for winemakers is this August’s amount of heat, which could cause a drop in acidity.
Alella DO, one of the oldest wine regions in Spain on Barcelona’s doorstep
Alella offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a wine culture in vineyards just 15 kilometres from Barcelona. One of the smallest and oldest Spanish wine appellations (DO), it is perfectly situated on the Mediterranean coast, protected by the Litoral mountain range. The cellars organise numerous activities for wine tourists of all ages where you can learn how to taste wine, take part in the harvest, find a connection between chocolate and wine or just stroll through the vineyards.
Wine from Alella, beyond Catalan borders
Wine from Alella, in the northern coast of Barcelona, captivates the public and goes beyond borders in this time of economic crisis.