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ORP0121OW
Escabeces
2021
Tarragona
Organic Farming
Wild yeasts
Vegan

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DO Tarragona, in the SW of Catalunya, was split into 2 parts when DO Monsant was given its own status: Camp de Tarragona (from NW Tarragona and along the coast) and The River Ebro (slightly higher). Like so many Catalan DO's over 70% of its production is white and destined for Cava, although hundreds of years ago it was known for its sweet red and rancio wines. As the vineyards climb from the sea to the Serra de Monsant mountains, the soils and climates change from Mediterranean to Continental, offering a wide range of wine style. In recent years there has been a concerted effort to modernise its wine production, incorporating new grapes and styles into the traditional vineyards of the region.

Oriol was born in Valls, a town in inland Tarragona famed for its Calçots and Castells. His first experience with winemaking came as a child, helping his uncle in the vineyards and local co-op cellar. After a brief career in telecoms, he returned to his roots, producing a BIB wine with a chemical engineer from Torres Winery. This caught the attention of renowned winemaker René Barbier, with whom Oriol—sharing Tarragona roots—began making wine. Escabeces, a small town in Tarragona, is home to 99% of the rare Cartoixa Vermell variety. Oriol rents vines from growers producing for Cava, who dislike Cartoixa’s pink skins. He farms organically, dramatically reducing yields from 10,000 kg/ha to 3,700 kg/ha. The grapes are handpicked, destemmed, and fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at low temperatures, preserving the wine’s delicate character.

Tasting note: Orange fruit; gently tropical; with stone fruits and touch of stoney minerality. The palate is dense; quite broad; with subtle notes of pink grapefruit; peach skin and dried fruit. Wonderfully textured; complex structured and bright acidity till the end.
Winemaking Detail: Grapes are de-stemmed and fermented on their skins for 22 days. Fermentation with stems and skins in controlled temperatures. Aged without stirring; 70% 9yo oak barrels (300lit capacity); 30% in 400lit amphorae without paint or treatment on surface.
Features Grapefruit Peach Dried-fruit Mineral Textured

Features Broad, Dried fruit, Grapefruit, Mineral, Peach, Textured,
Tasting note Orange fruit, gently tropical, with stone fruits and touch of stoney minerality. The palate is dense, quite broad, with subtle notes of pink grapefruit, peach skin and dried fruit. Wonderfully textured, complex structured and bright acidity till the end.
Drink with
Escabeche, Lamb tagine, Tartar sauce,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Tarragona
Producer Oriol Perez de Tudela
Wine Name Escabeces
Colour Orange
Style Fun & Funky
Vintage 2021
Main Grape Cartoixa Vermell
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 6000
Aging 7 months (30% in Amphora; 70% in old oak barrels)
Soil Calcareous clay
Time to drink Now - 2024
Winemaking Detail Grapes are de-stemmed and fermented on their skins for 22 days. Fermentation with stems and skins in controlled temperatures. Aged without stirring, 70% 9yo oak barrels (300lit capacity), 30% in 400lit amphorae without paint or treatment on surface.

ORP0121OW
Oriol Perez de Tudela
Escabeces
2021
Tarragona
Organic Farming
Wild yeasts
Vegan

DO Tarragona, in the SW of Catalunya, was split into 2 parts when DO Monsant was given its own status: Camp de Tarragona (from NW Tarragona and along the coast) and The River Ebro (slightly higher). Like so many Catalan DO's over 70% of its production is white and destined for Cava, although hundreds of years ago it was known for its sweet red and rancio wines. As the vineyards climb from the sea to the Serra de Monsant mountains, the soils and climates change from Mediterranean to Continental, offering a wide range of wine style. In recent years there has been a concerted effort to modernise its wine production, incorporating new grapes and styles into the traditional vineyards of the region.

Oriol was born in Valls, a town in inland Tarragona famed for its Calçots and Castells. His first experience with winemaking came as a child, helping his uncle in the vineyards and local co-op cellar. After a brief career in telecoms, he returned to his roots, producing a BIB wine with a chemical engineer from Torres Winery. This caught the attention of renowned winemaker René Barbier, with whom Oriol—sharing Tarragona roots—began making wine. Escabeces, a small town in Tarragona, is home to 99% of the rare Cartoixa Vermell variety. Oriol rents vines from growers producing for Cava, who dislike Cartoixa’s pink skins. He farms organically, dramatically reducing yields from 10,000 kg/ha to 3,700 kg/ha. The grapes are handpicked, destemmed, and fermented on skins in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at low temperatures, preserving the wine’s delicate character.

Tasting note: Orange fruit; gently tropical; with stone fruits and touch of stoney minerality. The palate is dense; quite broad; with subtle notes of pink grapefruit; peach skin and dried fruit. Wonderfully textured; complex structured and bright acidity till the end.
Winemaking Detail: Grapes are de-stemmed and fermented on their skins for 22 days. Fermentation with stems and skins in controlled temperatures. Aged without stirring; 70% 9yo oak barrels (300lit capacity); 30% in 400lit amphorae without paint or treatment on surface.
Features Grapefruit Peach Dried-fruit Mineral Textured

Features Broad, Dried fruit, Grapefruit, Mineral, Peach, Textured,
Tasting note Orange fruit, gently tropical, with stone fruits and touch of stoney minerality. The palate is dense, quite broad, with subtle notes of pink grapefruit, peach skin and dried fruit. Wonderfully textured, complex structured and bright acidity till the end.
Drink with
Escabeche, Lamb tagine, Tartar sauce,

Wine details

Country Spain
Region Tarragona
Producer Oriol Perez de Tudela
Wine Name Escabeces
Style Fun & Funky
Vintage 2021
Main Grape Cartoixa Vermell
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 6000
Aging 7 months (30% in Amphora; 70% in old oak barrels)
Soil Calcareous clay
Time to drink Now - 2024
Winemaking Detail Grapes are de-stemmed and fermented on their skins for 22 days. Fermentation with stems and skins in controlled temperatures. Aged without stirring, 70% 9yo oak barrels (300lit capacity), 30% in 400lit amphorae without paint or treatment on surface.