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DOQ Priorat / Coster GPS 41°14'17.3"N 0°49'51.9"E

Aceite de oliva / Olivos GPS 41°04'23.8"N 0°43'41.1"E

Rias Baixas / Viñedo GPS 42°27'58.7"N 8°34'58.0"W

DOQ Priorat / Almendro en Flor GPS 41°14'10.8"N 0°50'03.4"E

DO Terra Alta / Viñedo GPS 41°06'51.7"N 0°25'05.0"E

DOQ Priorat / Viñedo GPS 41°14'26.1"N 0°49'39.0"E

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“Terroir” Poboleda Vineyard – Flora (DOQ Priorat)

For several days now, spring seems to have arrived, the

“Terroir” Poboleda Estate- Geology (DOQ Priorat)

As one admires the biodiversity of our organic vineyard (Fig.

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(EN) Excesses are always counterproductive and in

(EN) Excesses are always counterproductive and in this case too. Not only aesthetically, but also for obvious reasons. The measure will vary depending on the type of wine and the size of the glass. Still wines (Red, white or rosé) require a sufficient quantity of 1/3 or 150 ml. In this way we will avoid that the wine is heated before time or that we can spill it when we try to aerate it to release its aromas. The ideal is to fill a quarter of the glass as a "general" rule.
As we can see, the limit of how far to fill a glass of wine has more to do with making the best use of the potential flavors and aromas of the wine we are enjoying than other reasons.
I Hope this post will help to not look badly at that friend or that waiter who only fills our glass "a little"...

(ES) Los excesos siempre son contraproducentes y en este caso también. No sólo estéticamente, también por motivos obvios. La medida variará en función del tipo de vino y el tamaño de la copa. Los vinos tranquilos (Tintos, blancos o rosados), requieren la cantidad suficiente de 1/3 ó 150 ml. De esta forma evitaremos que el vino se caliente antes de tiempo o que podamos derramarlo cuando intentemos airearlo para liberar sus aromas. Lo ideal es llenar un cuarto de la copa como norma “general”.
Como vemos, el límite de hasta dónde llenar una copa de vino tiene que ver más con aprovechar lo mejor posible el potencial de sabores y aromas del “caldo” del que estemos disfrutando que de otros motivos.
Así que ya sabemos que no hay que mirar mal a ese amigo o a ese camarero que nos llenan solo “un poco” la copa...

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(EN) Spain + High temperatures = Glass of Cava Má

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Spain + High temperatures = Glass of Cava Más Sardana
Without a doubt, A delicious option for cooling down in the Summer Heat!

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España + temperaturas altas = Copa de cava Más Sardana.
Sin duda, ¡una opción deliciosa para refrescarnos!

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(EN) Today we share with you some photos from the

(EN) Today we share with you some photos from the end of June on how the Mildew is affecting us in Priorat (Poboleda). It seems incredible ... but if a few weeks ago we shared the hard and incessant work done on our vineyards in Terra Alta as a mirror effect, we are doing so in Priorat.
We posted a few weeks ago about the fungal diseases being virulent this year and our way to keep them at bay... Well, it is harder than anticipated... All of a sudden the mildew have set in many parts of the vineyard attacking 1st the leaves and then the berries. Despite our high vigilance and careful spraying on a weekly basis, the mildew this year was very strong. I thought last week that I’ve saved most of the Carignan as it grows on a well ventilated south facing slope. However, I’ve realised yesterday that the disease was still active and attacked most of the bunches. I don’t know yet how much we will lose but I will be reasonably happy if Mother Nature leaves us with 50% less than last year. The other varieties, the syrah and grenache are holding better.
After so many dry and hot years warning us about the global warming, this vintage seems to prove us wrong.
At this point we have already accumulated more rain than for the all vintage last year which is great for the phreatic zone but a real threat of fungal disease pressure.
We are under siege but will not surrender!!!
Wishing you all a good day and a fabulous week-end to come.
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Hi Everyone! Today I wanted to mention the snooker

Hi Everyone!
Today I wanted to mention the snooker concept in food and wine. Mr Alain Sanderens previously chef-owner of the famous 3 michelin star’s Lucas Carton was known as one of the very first chef to take major interest in food and wine.
Going against the grain of the classic principles, he claimed that food pairing was like snooker. Hit one ball which will roll into other balls bouncing against the cushions unfolding a myriad of possibilities.
Following this principle I am sharing my lunch experience with you all from the other day. Entraña of Beef with Grenache!
The “entraña” of beef (skirt steak) is a very tasty and inexpensive part of the beef. My wife macerates it for a day with soya sauce, lemon juice, the “Guindilla” spice (dried chili pepper) and garlic. The result is very tasty dish with that element of umami/sweetness brought by the soya sauce. Here we have a typical flavorful dish and a multitude of possible interactions with a wine.
Considering that it was lunch time, I went for a light unoaked Grenache, a juicy wine with some personality like El Mago Tinto from DO Terra Alta. This kind of casual pairing that flows well as the meat exudes its flavours interacting with aromatic compounds in the wine.
PS. We served it with green beans and carrots that were boiled and then fried with butter and the sauce from the meat.
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(En) As a reflection of the "terroir" of the regio

(En) As a reflection of the "terroir" of the region, we have managed to produce a 100% old Cariñena from our owned vineyard of only 3 hectares. Our challenge still is to demonstrate in a glass, the essence of the Cariñena, which we consider the most interesting autochthonous grape variety in Montsant.
A wine without added sulphites, interesting, pure and delicate. A small total production of just 1,800 bottles. (Es) Como reflejo del “terroir” de la zona, hemos conseguimos elaborar un 100% cariñena proveniente de nuestro viñedo en propiedad de tan solo 3 hectáreas. Nuestro reto sigue siendo demostrar, en una copa, la esencia de la Cariñena que consideramos la variedad autóctona más interesante en Montsant.
Un vino sin sulfitos añadidos, interesante, puro y delicado. Una pequeña producción total de tan solo 1.800 botellas.
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(En) Enjoying a great wine is pleasant, but enjoyi

(En) Enjoying a great wine is pleasant, but enjoying a great wine with no added sulphites is pleasant and beneficial for you. That is what we want to talk about today: about wines without added sulphites. What are these famous sulfites? Well, in wine, sulphites are found naturally at low levels but sometimes they are added during the process to improve the conservation of the grapes or the wine once bottled. Sulphites or sulfur dioxide (SO2) is used to prevent oxidation and to control the industrial processes that are followed during the elaboration of a wine. What happens then if we follow a natural and respectful process with healthy grapes and no use of sulphites? That we obtain a wine of the highest quality, and that it does not need chemical preservatives to guarantee its flavor or conservation. It is a delicate technique and requires time and dedication but it can definitely be achieved.
What wine could you then try without added sulphites from our range?
From Franck Massard we offer you a range of three wines that meet this criteria:
-Saviesa 2018 - DO Montsant
-La Cesta 2018 - DOQ Priorat
-El Mago tinto “estilo libre” 2018 - DO Terra Alta
Do not hesitate to try it and tell us what you think! And if you have already done so, share your experience with us in comments, we will love to read you!
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(Es) ¡Esperamos que disfrutéis de esta víspera

(Es) ¡Esperamos que disfrutéis de esta víspera de San Juan! Nosotros lo haremos con nuestros familiares y amigos (siempre con cuidado y precaución) y con una copa de nuestro cava Más Sardana para acompañar esta agradable velada. ¿Cuál es vuestro plan para hoy? ¡Nos encantaría saberlo! (En) We hope you enjoy today's evening, a very special one, with your close friends and family and gather around to celebrate the summer solstice. We will toast with a glass of Más Sardana cava to accompany this special evening and maybe we even light a little fire... What is your plan for today? We'd love to hear about it!
Cheers!
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(En) We have great and fresh news: we have YouTube

(En) We have great and fresh news: we have YouTube channel! Now you can watch all our videos. Give us a like, comment and share!
If you like our content, don't forget to subscribe and activate the notifications to keep up to date.
See you on YouTube!
(Es) Tenemos una gran noticia para daros: ¡estrenamos canal en YouTube! Ahora podréis ver de forma fácil y cómoda todos nuestros vídeos, dar like, comentar lo que penséis y compartirlo con las personas que creáis que les puede gustar.
Si os gusta nuestro contenido, no olvidéis suscribiros y activar las notificaciones para estar al día de todo lo que subamos.
¡Os esperamos en YouTube!
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