90% White Grenache
10% Macabeo
–Old vines–
Aloja
Blanc
Blanc
DO TERRA ALTA
Young White Wine from Old Vines
Aloja Blanc is a young white wine from DO Terra Alta, made from Red Grenache Blanca and a touch of Macabeo, with a brief aging on lees to enhance flavor and creaminess. This wine embodies freshness and minerality, like a summer day, radiant as ivory and refreshing as a sea breeze. It features notes of green apple, pear, and citrus peel, evoking walks along streams, under the shade of flowering acacia and orange blossom trees, with the refreshing essence of basil and mint.
Technical data
Varieties
Soils
Clay with a good content of limestone. Poor in organic matter but well-drained. Dry soil.
Weather
Mediterranean, very dry and hot summers. Annual rainfall of 400 mm
Ageing
2 to 3 months on lees, in stainless steel tanks
Production
≤ 6,000 bottles
Service temperature
12 ºC
Formats
Burgundy bottle of 750 ml
View
Clean and bright ivory.
Taste
White fruits like pear and green apple, stony minerality, citrus, flavorful, intense, and well-structured. Glyceric, aromatic, and mysterious. Ages well, evolving towards more mineral and herbaceous notes, with hints of smoke (matchstick) and honey. Good acidity.
Smell
Aromas of stream water, basil, mint, white flowers (elderflower, orange blossom, acacia), vineyard scents, fresh stone, citrus peel, green fruits, and aromatic herbs. Fresh and pleasant.
The label
Wines carry with them the story of the land they come from, and sometimes even deeper stories intertwined with culture and tradition. This is the case with Aloja Blanc, whose label captures the magic of Catalan mythology through this illustration by Oriol Malet. The water nymph depicted, a mythical creature, mirrors the ethereal and captivating beauty of this wine. According to tradition, these nymphs only appear to humans during the magical night of the summer solstice when the waters of lakes, rivers, and waterfalls shimmer with a special light.
This white wine, originating from DO Terra Alta, unfolds like one of these rare appearances. With its base of Red Grenache Blanca and the sophisticated touch of Macabeo, Aloja Blanc offers a dance of vibrant flavors and refreshing, magical aromas, brought to life through this illustration.
FOOD
PAIRING
PAIRING
Ideal with:
Swordfish carpaccio
General pairing:
Pasta dishes, fish and seafood carpaccios, soft cheeses, semi-cured goat and sheep cheeses, mild blue cheeses, and raw nuts.
Recommended dishes:
Sardines in escabeche, noodle casserole, cod brandade, herring salad.
MUSICAL
PAIRING
PAIRING
Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel
The serene and repetitive melody of Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel perfectly mirrors the complexity and delicacy of Aloja Blanc. The harmonious, cyclical notes of the Canon evoke the freshness and natural rhythm of elements like streams and blossoming trees, which Aloja Blanc seeks to convey.
Red Grenache Blanca and Macabeo blend together in harmony, much like the intertwining melodic lines of the Canon to form a complete, perfectly balanced piece. The progression of the music, with its gentle rises and falls, reflects the wine's evolution as it ages, transitioning from fresh and youthful notes to more profound and herbaceous ones, culminating in a smoky and sweet finish.
Pairing wine with music is not only about taste or aroma but also about how music can enhance and expand the sensory experience of the wine, transporting us to places and moments that can only be experienced through this unique combination.
