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Catalonia, Spain

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Region Profile

Catalonia, Spain

Nestled in the northeastern corner of Spain, Catalonia is a region steeped in history, culture, and winemaking tradition, where natural wine has found a vibrant and welcoming home. With its diverse terroir encompassing coastal plains, rolling hills, and soaring mountains, Catalonia offers an ideal environment for cultivating a wide array of grape varieties, including Garnacha, Carinyena, and Xarel·lo. Natural winemakers in Catalonia are dedicated to preserving the region's biodiversity and heritage, employing organic and biodynamic practices in the vineyard and minimal intervention techniques in the cellar. By allowing grapes to ferment spontaneously with native yeasts and eschewing additives, they craft wines that reflect the unique terroir of Catalonia—expressing lively acidity, nuanced minerality, and a true sense of place. Catalonia's natural wines span a spectrum of styles, from crisp sparkling Cava to bold reds, each bottle a testament to the region's rich cultural tapestry and unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability. Whether sipping a refreshing rosé along the Costa Brava or savoring a complex Priorat red in the shadow of Montsant, Catalonia's natural wines offer a taste of the region's soul and a glimpse into its storied winemaking heritage.

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Natural Wine from Spain

In Spain, a dynamic and diverse landscape of winemaking traditions unfolds, and the natural wine movement is gaining traction across its vibrant regions. From the sun-drenched vineyards of Andalusia to the rugged hills of Galicia, Spanish winemakers are embracing organic and biodynamic practices, championing native grape varieties, and fostering a deeper connection to the land. In regions like Catalonia's Penedès and the Basque Country's Getaria, pioneers like Alejandro Ruiz and Carmen García are crafting wines that speak of their terroir with clarity and authenticity. With minimal intervention in the cellar, including spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and little to no sulfites added, these wines offer a pure expression of Spain's rich viticultural heritage. Each bottle is a testament to the winemaker's reverence for nature, their commitment to quality, and their desire to share the true essence of Spanish wine with the world.