Celler Pinol 2022 Portal Blanco, Terra Alta DO

Item Number: 21029

UPC: 8-437008409801

Country: Spain
Region: Catalunya
Sub Region: Terra Alta
Appellation/AVA: Terra Alta DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): 90% Garnacha Blanca / 5% Sauvignon Blanc / 5% Viognier
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Limestone
Elevation: 1,168 feet

The birthplace of the Garnacha Blanca grape is Terra Alta. Today, Terra Alta's beautiful panoramic landscape is home to 35% of the world's Garnacha Blanca vineyards and 70-75% of those in Spain. Portal Blanco contains a small percentage of Sauvignon Blanc and Viogner, but its essential identity is derived from Garnacha Blanca. This limited production wine is made in stainless steel tanks to emphasize purity of fruit and terroir.

Winemaking Notes: The grapes are manually harvested in the cool morning hours. After destemming, the grapes are crushed and go into 10,000-liter stainless steel tanks. The unfermented juice mixes with the skins at cool temperature (4C or 39F) for about 8 hours to maximize the extraction of flavors from the skins. The grapes ferment with yeast from Levuline in Champagne. The wine ages in stainless steel tanks on the lees for two months. No malolactic fermentation.

Food Pairing Suggestions: Portal Blanco pairs well with roasted hake with almonds, roasted salmon or grilled swordfish with herbs. This wine also has the stuffing and acidity to complement wonderfully intense, stinky cheeses like Valdeón and Serena, as well as flavorful and aromatic cheeses like Monte Enebro, Queso Azul Asturiano and Morbier with vegetable ash.