Almost everything we know about Aitor’s wines, Celler Tarannà Po-etic, for now has been posted here! Aitor is a new voice in Tarragona, located between leading producers Joan Ramon Escoda and Jordi Llorens, both of whom he works with and both of whom have clearly influenced Aitor. Yet his wines are as distinctively his own … Continue reading Celler Tarannà Po-etic information posted!
Appellation: None. Cuvée: De Socarrel. Colour: Red. Grapes: Merlot. About: named after the way in which Aitor sees the Merlot grow its branches from the foot of the vine. This is a full-bodied, robust, rich Merlot. Vines Location: a couple of kilometres north west of the village of Barberà de la Conca, near Pira. Size … Continue reading Tarannà Po-etic De Socarrel
Appellation: None. Cuvée: A l’Aguait. Colour: Red. Grapes: Tempranillo. About: named the “hare’s eye” after the local name for Tempranillo “Ull de Llebre”, this is a mineral, refreshing style. Vines Location: just south of the village of Barberà de la Conca. Size (ha): 0.22. Age / year vines planted: 1996-1997. Soils: limestone and gravel. Exposition: … Continue reading Tarannà Po-etic A l’Aguait
Appellation: None. Cuvée: Tocats del Gotim. Colour: Red. Grapes: Cabernet Franc 33%, Merlot 19%, Trepat 18%, Grenache Noir 18%, Tempranillo 8%, Sumoll Tinto 4%. About: named after the way Aitor harvests and vinifies the components of the blend, three young and fresh, three late harvested, literally the head-dresses of Gotim. Vines Location: in five locations, … Continue reading Tarannà Po-etic Tocats del Gotim
Appellation: None. Cuvée: Karismàtika Llibertària. Colour: White. Grapes: Macabeo 85%, Parellada 15%. About: named after and in tribute to the anarchist revolutionary women who fought in 1936 against the fascists. Vines Location: 200m just out to the north of the village of Barberà de la Conca, in the Font Gitarda lieu-dit. Size (ha): 0.23. Age … Continue reading Tarannà Po-etic Karismàtika Llibertària
Appellation: None. Cuvée: 7 Gotims Celeste. Colour: White. Grapes: Chenin 49%, Parellada 24%, Macabeo 8%, Pantsé 8%, Grenache Blanc 4%, Sumoll Blanc 4%, Valenciana 3%. About: named after the seven varieties that comprise the blend, this amber coloured, cloudy looking wine is otherworldly, intensely flavoured and fresh. Vines Location: from seven vineyards, west and south … Continue reading Tarannà Po-etic 7 Gotims Celeste
Who: Aitor Espanyol Vallès. What: Catalonian wine. Where: Barberà de la Conca, Tarragona. When: Since 2017. The Story Aitor is a young farmer from a family that has farmed here for generations. They live in the tiny hilltop village that lends its name to the wine region, Barberà de la Conca. The region is the … Continue reading Tarannà Po-etic
