2021 Espelt Emporda Pla De Gates Negre

A vibrant wine from Catalunya’s coast, Pla de Gates Negre is pure Garnacha (Lledoner Negre) grown by Espelt on granite-rich soils in the Empordà. Fluxing between sea breeze and sun-baked rock, the vines soak up a heritage terroir and produce a wine brimming with red and dark berry character, warm spice, and an unmistakable mineral thread. Certified organic farming means purity and place are front and centre. This is a wine to sip now for its energy and freshness — yet it holds subtle depth for the curious.

Nose: Opens with wild cherry and plum, shadowed by Mediterranean herbs and a crushed-stone edge.

Palate: Medium-bodied and lively, with juicy raspberry and blackberry fruit, a peppery spice flicker and a firm mineral seam that keeps the flavour anchored.

Finish: Clean, lingering and slightly salty, with red fruit fading into herb-driven notes and a soft chalky minerality that invites another sip

Perfect with roasted lamb chops rubbed with rosemary and garlic, grilled chorizo and peppers, or a board of aged Manchego and Marcona almonds. The wine’s mineral clarity and herbal lift make it great with bold Mediterranean dishes and rustic fare.