{"product_id":"case-of-aucala-cuvee-2021-60-00-per-bottle","title":"Case of Aucalà Cuvée 2021 | $60.00 per bottle","description":"\u003ch2\u003e$60.00 bottle | $240.00 case of 4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Josep Serra (Serra i Barceló)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e D.O. Terra Alta, Catalonia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% White Garnacha (\u003ci\u003eGarnatxa Blanca\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/b\u003e Limestone, clay, and Quaternary fossil dunes (\u003ci\u003epàndol\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging:\u003c\/b\u003e 30 months in \u003ci\u003ecocciopesto\u003c\/i\u003e amphorae on fine lees, blended with multi-vintage reserve lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAmple, structured, and balanced with crisp, persistent acidity. It moves smoothly across the palate before closing with the signature, delicate varietal bitterness of Garnatxa Blanca that gives the finish exceptional length and grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% white Garnacha, grown on limestone in the Aucalà partida between Gandesa and Bot, then aged \u003cstrong\u003e30 months in cocciopesto amphorae\u003c\/strong\u003e on its fine lees — blended with lees carried over from previous vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Josep Serra is a fourth-generation grower out of the Ribera d'Ebre. He founded Serra i Barceló in 2009 on three hectares of very old vines in upper Capçanes, then expanded into D.O. Terra Alta in 2013 for one reason: to read white Garnacha on limestone. Nine hectares, native microbiota, minimal intervention because old vines on that ground don't ask for much. The Cuvée is the long-form version of the idea — clay, lees and time instead of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Taste:\u003c\/strong\u003e almond blossom, white fruit and Mediterranean herbs, with a fine-lees note and a subtle mineral undertow. Ample and balanced on the palate, very fresh, finishing smooth — with the light bitterness characteristic of the variety giving it length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Enjoyed With:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe wine's structural weight and bright acidity make it an absolute dream for rich, oily seafood like pan-seared scallops, salt cod (\u003ci\u003ebacallà\u003c\/i\u003e), or grilled octopus drizzled with cold-pressed olive oil. For meat, look toward high-heat roast chicken with wild rosemary, or pork belly where the wine's clean, slightly bitter finish cuts right through the fat. If you’re opening a bottle for casual drinking at home, keep the snacks simple and savory: aged sheep's milk cheese, marcona almonds toasted in sea salt, or warm flatbread with anchovies and charred green onions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eD.O. Terra Alta, Catalonia · limestone, clay and quaternary fossil dune (pandl) · 750 ml · sold in cases of 4\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serra \u0026 Barcelo","offers":[{"title":"Case of 4","offer_id":49121380892907,"sku":null,"price":240.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":49121380925675,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/9109\/files\/aucala-cuvee-2021-garnacha-white.jpg?v=1785845537","url":"https:\/\/cosechaimports.com\/products\/case-of-aucala-cuvee-2021-60-00-per-bottle","provider":"Cosecha Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}