Feeling Wine & Food - El ABC del Vino in English

By Marina La Forgia One of the most special moments of my trip to Catalonia was the visit of Alta Alella, the nearest winery to Barcelona, a magical place where I could breathe one of the purest air, to observe with delight the most beautiful landscapes and finally to taste a good quantity of its fabulous wines made under the concept of organic agriculture. Just reaching the winery, on top of Alella, picturesque Catalan village, we can see the magnitude of this family project headed by Josep Maria Pujol-Busquets. Located only 2 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea, the vineyards are strategically distributed along slopes and terraces. The soil is sauló, the main characteristic of the wines of Alta Alella: an arid acid soil, little organic matter and low water retention. The view of the vineyards with their different varieties is imposing. Reflecting the characteristics of the land is the main objective of its owners. That's why its dedication to producing special, u...

Cava Villa Conchi Brut Selection The Grand Wines DO CAVA - Spain SAQ Price: $ 16.75 A delicious sparkling wine that adds color to these white Canadian landscapes! A new cava available in the market to enjoy in Christmas season, the Villa Conchi Brut Selección is an excellent value for money. Created in honor of Conchi, a woman in love with bubbly wines, this cava is a tribute to all the women of the world. With an attractive label design, it is a bottle that does not go unnoticed. This delicious cava from the mountains of Monserrat, in the heart of Catalonia, is a carefully selected blend of native grapes such as Xarel.lo, Parellada and Macabeo, to which is added a 10% of Chardonnay to give to the wine some notes of fruit and elegance. Fine bubbles, delicate flavor, generous aromas, the sparkling wines are the kings in the celebration. And I am happy to know that we can enjoy all its charms with cavas like this one that I am introducing you today, of great quality and th...