Portell Wines_Cooperativa Vinicola de Sarral
Portell Wines_Cooperativa Vinicola de Sarral
Ver mensaje de GlennAlmackI visited this vineyard with a friend years ago, and wanted to know a bit more about how it and its wines are regarded? As I recall, my friend who is Spanish, indicated that they were an older vineyard, from the turn of the century, and they had very good production. But I have never really seen any information, or ratings on their wines since.
Is most of its wine sold to other companies for blending, or are this winery and its product regarded favorably? How are their Cava’s? Are their whites or their reds considered better? How does this vineyard’s wines compare to the others in Conca de Barbera? Do they export or is it more of a domestic wine in Spain?
I would appreciate any insights, as I spent a fun afternoon there, but have never seen any further information concerning this vineyard. I thought perhaps it was more of a favorite of my friend, as he is from Catalon, so I thought he might have been biased. If anyone could give me your detailed opinion of the winery, its reputation, and its production I would be very appreciative.
Regards,
Glenn
Re: Portell Wines_Cooperativa Vinicola de Sarral
Ver mensaje de GlennAlmackHi Glenn! ... I myself do not know any of their wines, and my personal impression is that they are difficult to find in Spain outside Catalunya (with the exception of Madrid, of course), because all of the tasting notes in the Spanish Verema side are from Catalan veremites. Aparently they are honest, nice, simple but correct wines, and with very good prices; their roses (pinks) seem particularly good. In Conca del Barbera you have Torres, a huge cellar, with nice wines, Concanvins and others. I’m glad you enjoyed the visit!
MaJesus
Re: Portell Wines_Cooperativa Vinicola de Sarral
Ver mensaje de MaJesusThanks for your insights MaJesus! Anyone else that may have knowledge, I would appreciate your comments and critique.
Glenn
Re: Portell Wines_Cooperativa Vinicola de Sarral
Ver mensaje de GlennAlmackHi Glenn, welcome to verema! (fyi, verema means grape harvest in catalan)
I usually enjoy the rose wine from Sarral called Portell. They have a very good white too this year (2004) -and also called Portell-.
Even so, I don’t have a wide experience, but I take their wines since some years ago, so I guess their work is worth to repeat the tasting (:^D).
Honest wines at affordable prices, that’s a big issue for me, and they have it. I never tried their Cava (if I did, I don’t recall it right now). I hope more wineries followed their path.
You can see the tasting notes on the ’other’ side: https://www.verema.com/comunidad/vinoscatados/resultados.asp?buscar=sarral
Regards!
Joan