Celler Alimara La Xispa Seleccio 2018, D.O. Terra Alta, Spain
Celler Alimara’s La Xispa Selecció is a distinguished red wine from Terra Alta, Catalonia, Spain. This exceptional blend of Carignan and Grenache grapes is produced exclusively in outstanding vintages, with a limited release of approximately 2,000 bottles per year. The Carignan grapes are sourced from 40-year-old vines at Mas de Cabrera and La Cendrosa near Gandesa, while the Grenache (Garnatxa Negre) comes from 30-year-old vines at Mas de Cabrera. Both varieties are hand-picked and undergo separate fermentations, including a five-day cold soak and fermentation at up to 24°C in stainless steel with regular punchdowns. Malolactic fermentation and nine months of maturation occur in 300-liter French oak barrels, 20% of which are new. The wine is bottled unfiltered.
La Xispa Selecció reveals a captivating bouquet of ripe fig and dark fruit aromas, elegantly enhanced by subtle hints of cedar. On the palate, it offers a rich, rounded profile with velvety tannins and perfectly ripened fruit flavors that remain balanced and fresh. The wine showcases impressive depth and concentration, culminating in a long, lingering finish marked by accents of graphite and delicate spice.
Abv: 14.5%
Drinking window: 2022-2030
Food pairing: Barbequed Meats
Grape variety: Carignan, Grenache
Vintages: 2018
Allergen information: Sulphites
Country: Spain
Dietary preferences: Vegetarian, Vegan, Organic
Region: Terra Alta
Wine sweetness: Dry
Wine variety: Red