I met Ivo the winemaker a few years back at my first European Wine Bloggers Conference (#EWBC)in Brescia, Italy. He instantly caught my attention at the BYOB dinner and struck me with his warmth and charisma. At first, I couldn’t quite understand where he was from because he was fluent in several languages, was pouring Spanish wine and speaking knowledgeably about Bordeaux.
Well here is the answer: He is Catalonian, spent many years all over Europe making wine, especially France where he gained the wisdom to make fantastic wines! Coming back to his homeland in Catalonia, he made the best wine he could from the land in Cadequés. He loves blending local red and white grapes just like they do for Chateauneuf Du Pape This is definitely new to me on all fronts.
Color: Dark purple, intense, opaque
Nose: Smoky, Dried Fruit, Raisins, Stewed plums, dried plump cherries
Palate: Full-bodied, smooth with an incredible FRESHNESS and balance.
Pairs well with: Any mediterranean food, red tuna, BBQ, grilled veggies, lebanese cuisine
Score: A-
For more info check out Ivo’s blog.
I must say that I was impressed about this great red wine and I have to say that Ivo sound like a really great guy as much as many of other wine makers…Congratulations Ivo, can't wait to come to visit you!
good idea Claudio! He is near Barca!:) Now we know they have good wine too!
Nice blog! i was like the red wine if you want a tours of winery in Australia come to visit us.
thanking for sharing that.
Posted by brucewilliam | Adelaide Wine Tours
Thanks! Maybe we could trade since I do wine tours here in Piemonte Italy!;)