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LAV0120WW
Heus* Blanco
2020
Emporda
Organic Conversion
Low Sulphur

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DO Emporda, is located in the very North-East corner of Catalunya and has around 2000 ha under vine. It is a non-continuous territory split between Alt-Emporda (which runs up to the foot of the Pyrenees and has granitic slate soil) and Baix-Emporda (which bulges into the med around the town of Figueres and has sandy-alluvial soils). However, perhaps the biggest influence on the vines, in which Carignan (Samsó), black and white Grenache and Cabernet dominate, is the powerful, cold Tramontana wind from the north. Reaching speeds of 120 kmph it is integral in keeping the vines fresh, reducing Mildew and making organic farming just that little bit easier.

La Vinyeta is a collection of small vineyards and olive groves in the heart of the Empordá, in an area called Mollet de Peralada. A young, family owned business it began some 15 years ago when Josep Serra purchased two old Carignan and Grenache vineyards – aged 55 and 80 years old – and kept on planting. The winery now stands at a reasonable 30 hectares. It was a few years later in 2006 that the winery was built and the first vintages of were made from over 10 varieties. In 2009 La Vinyeta became one of the first vineyards to adopt Integrated farming in the region which it has continued to develop and evolve over time.

Tasting note: Rich; aromatic; fleshy and tropical nose of mango; passion-fruit and guave. The palate is soft; oily and beautiuflly textured with more tropical fruit; guava and even some grapefuit. It is salty and mineral with hints of wet rocks and pebbles, with a touch of pithy bitterness and a long mouthwatering juicy finish.
Winemaking Detail: Organic farming; converting to certified. Hand picked in small containers. Destemmed. Fermentation at 15ºC. Low pressing yield (50%).
Features Passion-fruit Guava Dusty Juicy Aromatic

Features Aromatic, Bitter, Dusty, Guava, Juicy, Passion fruit,
Tasting note Rich, aromatic, fleshy and tropical nose of mango, passion-fruit and guave. The palate is soft, oily and beautiuflly textured with more tropical fruit, guava and even some grapefuit. It is salty and mineral with hints of wet rocks and pebbles, with a touch of pithy bitterness and a long mouthwatering juicy finish.
Drink with
Asparagus risotto, Fritto misto, Poached salmon,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Emporda
Producer La Vinyeta
Wine Name Heus* Blanco
Colour White
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2020
Main Grape Macabeo
Other Grapes 28% Garnatxa Blanca; 7% Xarel·lo; 5% Muscat
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.135
Production 17000
Aging Stainless steel
Soil Sedimentary soil with schist and quartz
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail Organic farming, converting to certified. Hand picked in small containers. Destemmed. Fermentation at 15ºC. Low pressing yield (50%).

LAV0120WW
La Vinyeta
Heus* Blanco
2020
Emporda
Organic Conversion
Low Sulphur

DO Emporda, is located in the very North-East corner of Catalunya and has around 2000 ha under vine. It is a non-continuous territory split between Alt-Emporda (which runs up to the foot of the Pyrenees and has granitic slate soil) and Baix-Emporda (which bulges into the med around the town of Figueres and has sandy-alluvial soils). However, perhaps the biggest influence on the vines, in which Carignan (Samsó), black and white Grenache and Cabernet dominate, is the powerful, cold Tramontana wind from the north. Reaching speeds of 120 kmph it is integral in keeping the vines fresh, reducing Mildew and making organic farming just that little bit easier.

La Vinyeta is a collection of small vineyards and olive groves in the heart of the Empordá, in an area called Mollet de Peralada. A young, family owned business it began some 15 years ago when Josep Serra purchased two old Carignan and Grenache vineyards – aged 55 and 80 years old – and kept on planting. The winery now stands at a reasonable 30 hectares. It was a few years later in 2006 that the winery was built and the first vintages of were made from over 10 varieties. In 2009 La Vinyeta became one of the first vineyards to adopt Integrated farming in the region which it has continued to develop and evolve over time.

Tasting note: Rich; aromatic; fleshy and tropical nose of mango; passion-fruit and guave. The palate is soft; oily and beautiuflly textured with more tropical fruit; guava and even some grapefuit. It is salty and mineral with hints of wet rocks and pebbles, with a touch of pithy bitterness and a long mouthwatering juicy finish.
Winemaking Detail: Organic farming; converting to certified. Hand picked in small containers. Destemmed. Fermentation at 15ºC. Low pressing yield (50%).
Features Passion-fruit Guava Dusty Juicy Aromatic

Features Aromatic, Bitter, Dusty, Guava, Juicy, Passion fruit,
Tasting note Rich, aromatic, fleshy and tropical nose of mango, passion-fruit and guave. The palate is soft, oily and beautiuflly textured with more tropical fruit, guava and even some grapefuit. It is salty and mineral with hints of wet rocks and pebbles, with a touch of pithy bitterness and a long mouthwatering juicy finish.
Drink with
Asparagus risotto, Fritto misto, Poached salmon,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Emporda
Producer La Vinyeta
Wine Name Heus* Blanco
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2020
Main Grape Macabeo
Other Grapes 28% Garnatxa Blanca; 7% Xarel·lo; 5% Muscat
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.135
Production 17000
Aging Stainless steel
Soil Sedimentary soil with schist and quartz
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail Organic farming, converting to certified. Hand picked in small containers. Destemmed. Fermentation at 15ºC. Low pressing yield (50%).