Vins El Cep is born from the union of four families of winemakers and four estates. Producers since 1980 of unique high-quality wines and cavas, the expression of their terroirs. Located in els Costers de l'Anoia, in Can Llopart de les Alzines, they are pioneers in organic and biodynamic viticulture. They fight to achieve the perfect balance between respect for nature and high quality in the winery. The vines are their heritage, the roots their landscape. Technical Sheet Winery: Own Vineyards, in Sant Sadurní de Noia (Barcelona). D.O. Penedès Vintage: 2021 Alcohol content: 13% Variety: 100% Xarel.lo Tasting notes: Color: Intense yellow, with straw reflections, bright. Aroma: Very unique showing its varietal character with floral notes and citrus white fruit (apple and grapefruit), also hints of fennel and aniseed that increase its complexity. Intensity of aromas marked by minerality, somewhat salty. Taste: The sensation of texture in the mouth stands out, slightly unctuous. Memories of roasted apple, ripe white fruits, quince meat. Can improve in bottle. White with personality, structure, and flavor. To enjoy Serving temperature: 9-10ºC Elaboration: Terruño wine from old vines, made following the principles of biodynamic agriculture. This 70-year-old vine with deep roots and calcareous soil provides the maximum expression of Xarel.lo. Pure elegance and richness of nuances. Viticulture: This wine comes from the Xarel.lo vineyard "Clot del Roure" on the Can Prats property in San Llorenç, located in the privileged area of Espiells, in the Anoia river basin. This 1.5-hectare vineyard is cultivated following the principles of biodynamic agriculture. Winemaking: A skin maceration is done to increase aromatic complexity, and a very low pressing yield is applied, which represents the most elegant and subtle fraction of the must. Fermentation and aging in chestnut and oak barrels for 6 months, working with the finest lees. Pairing: this is an ideal wine with typically Mediterranean cuisine, such as fish, seafood, steamed, grilled or baked. Even traditional fish stews (suquets, zarzuelas, calderetas, etc.). Made in Spain Gourmet believes it is excellent with Mediterranean rices such as those from Dehesa de la Albufera (seafood paellas, brothy rices) and fresh pasta with sautéed vegetables or boletus sauces. Vins el Cep is a sustainable, responsible, and efficient winery. They work every day to fulfill their commitment to the landscape. They work sustainably using renewable energies, respecting the environment to the maximum in the vineyard and winery. They strive to improve water management, waste reduction, and energy efficiency, and invest in operating with photovoltaic energy. Their Path The Carreras, Esteve, Masana, and Parera families had a centuries-old experience, with a deep-rooted agricultural tradition and in the tradition of making wine in their farmhouses. Thus, in 1980 they began a joint project to produce wines and cavas that represent the identity of their terroirs. Can Llopart de les Alzines, an estate dating back to 1499 and surrounded by vineyards, was chosen to build their winery. The soul of their project was - and always will be - those four friends and neighbors who ended up becoming partners. Gil Masana, Josep Carreras, Pere Parera, and Josep Esteve, who, starting from vocation, knowledge, and love for the land, knew how to lead it up to now. BIODYNAMICS: PIONEERS AND CONVINCED Throughout their history, each generation has contributed their bit, their advances, but also the success of knowing how to see and reflect. The experience they gain from this direct contact with the land led them, in 2000, to steer their agriculture towards organic farming. Shortly after, with the concern to continue improving at all levels, they decided to go a step further and apply biodynamic agriculture. Although at that time it was a fairly unknown type of agriculture in our country, the results spoke for themselves and they decided to bet on it. And they will continue to bet. Vins El Cep has been born and grown in this landscape of vineyards and forests that imbue character. They love our land and therefore care for it, listen to it, and try to understand it in order to act, because they know that everything starts here, in the soil, in the