Christopher Cannan EuropvinCatavino has singlehandedly made an immense contribution to the understanding and introduction of modern communications to the world of wine in Iberia
2003 J. Miquel Jané Penedès Semi-Crianza – Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (11/11/2006)3 months in oak, Merlot 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%The merlot shows through on the nose bright and clear wtih plum, cherry and light clove notes. Soft and supple in the mouth with silky tannins and fine finish. Miclk chocolate coems to mind with plum an […] Continue Reading →
2003 Gramona Penedès VI DE GEL – Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (11/8/2006)9.5% alcohol – Light yellow in color with a brilliance that almost glows. Nice light peach notes on the, at first, restrained nose. This opens to honey and pineapple notes when it gets a bit of air in it. The mouth feel shows a medium […] Continue Reading →
Editor’s note: This article was written in 2006, and I am no longer an English teacher, but the information here is as relevant now as it was then. Iberia does not hide winemaking from children, nor do I sense they ever will. Â Allow me to begin this post with the pronouncement that I am […] Continue Reading →
The last few weeks, I have had the great fortune of spending some time in Cataluna enjoying brilliant yellow sunflower fields and the still brisk salty Mediterranean water. In short, I had absolutely no complaints. However, being that I was traipsing around the area drinking several bottles from DO Penedès, I wanted to do a bit of research as to the region itself.
2005 Gramona Gewürztraminer Penedès VI DE GEL – Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (6/3/2006)Steely gold in color with a nose that has hints of rose’s, nuts and overall is very restrained. Lush in the mouth with a creamy texture and well balanced acidity. Flavors of lychee, green apple, and light orange all come through. Tasty treat.
2004 Gramona Riesling Penedès VI DE GEL – Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (6/3/2006)Clear, completely. The nose shows, light petrol, flowers, and lime. Rich in the mouth and very sweet with a medium acidity that balances it well. Flavors of lime, apple, and more come through on the medium length finish.
2002 Gramona Gewürztraminer Penedès VI DE GEL (with oak, non-commercial) – Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (6/3/2006)Bright green-gold color. The nose shows marzipan, lime, with woody hazelnut, and caramel notes. In the mouth this wine has great acidity with well balanced sweetness. Awesome mouth feel that gives way to flavors of creamy peach, spiced fruits, and an […] Continue Reading →
2002 Gramona Gewürztraminer Penedès VI DE GEL – Spain, Catalunya, Penedès (6/3/2006)The nose is a bit restrained but reveals hints of marzipan, and nuts. In the mouth this wine is lush with a well balanced acidty.. Flavors of lychees, lemon confit, light caramel notes, , and other baked notes. Nice wine but I prefer the […] Continue Reading →
Today at midnight, we are heading off to Catalonia, which is located in the northeastern corner of the Iberian Peninsula containing everything from the craggy [Costa Brava->http://www.catavino.net/archives/212/2005/11/19/] coastline to the mountains of the Pyrenees, along with cities such as Barcelona, Tarragona, Lerida and Gerona. Generally known for its milder climate, Catalonia is one of the […] Continue Reading →
Another year come and gone as we head into the biggest day for consuming sparkling wines. For most people, Champagne will be the wine of choice with bright stars bubbling up in the glass as we count down to the New Year. Not a bad choice either, but we’d like to offer an alternative to […] Continue Reading →
Catavino evolved from the wanderings of an American couple who craved a radical change in perspective. In 2005 they quit their jobs, moved to Spain and dug deep into the local gastronomy.
As time passed, they expanded their focus to include Portugal, whereby sharing the heart and soul of Iberian food, wine and culture. We invite you to follow our adventures via our blog or, for those who'd like to experience Spanish and Portuguese gastronomy themselves, we'd like to offer you our firsthand tips on travel and our expertise in organizing food and wine tasting tours (coming soon!)
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