Côtes Catalanes
Indication Géographique Protégée
IGP Côtes Catalanes extend from Barcarès to Cerbère on the Roussillon coast, the produced wine is from about 1000 acres of vines planted in 118 communes in the department of the Eastern Pyrenees.
The wine from the Catalan coast belongs to one of the largest wine producing areas in the world, belonging to Roussillon wine productions.
The varieties of Grenache grown in this region are: Noir (Red), Blanc (White).
IGP Côtes Catalanes grow all over the Eastern Pyrenees, more sandy than the south coast, the soil reveals grape varieties reminiscent of garrigue fruits and spices. White, rosé and red wines maturation at least until 1 March of the year following the harvest for wines matured in an oxidizing environment.
White, rosé and red wines with the mention “rancio” should be obtained from white and black Grenaches. Matured by oxidation at least until 31 August of the 5th year after the harvest.
In the Glass
The red wines from the IGP Côtes Catalanes are light, drinkable or full-bodied strong wines, they often fully reflect the main characteristics of the grapes from which they come. Rosés are fresh wines with echoes of small red fruit and flowers. And the white wines are light and delicate or concentrated wines, their flavor, richness and structure generally reflect the varietals used to make them.
Dinner Inspiration
STARTERS/SIDES:
Sicilian-Style Fish Stew.
Beetroot, carrot & orange salad.
Crab cakes.
MAINS:
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken.
Goat’s cheese & caramelized onion frittata.
Indian fish curry.
