Penedes is a wine region in Catalonia, Spain.
The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot, Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada.
Vines root into clay, limestone and loam.
The climate is mediterranean, running notable rainfall.
The vineyards themselves read as hills.
Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and fresh, notable acidity, macabeo and parellada, plus one more.
Quality is codified by the Penedès DO, which is worth reading off the label.
Producers worth knowing include Gramona, Jean Leon, Recaredo and Torres.
Pour them alongside paella, grilled seafood, cheeses and cured meats.
Serve at 7 to 10°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
White: Crisp and fresh, Notable acidity, Macabeo, Parellada.
Sparkling: This encompasses the renowned cava.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- Penedès DO
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Celler Credo 'Miranius' Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain
- Gramona 'Celler Batlle' Corpinnat, Penedes, Spain
- Gramona Gessami, Penedes, Spain
- Jean Leon 'Vinya La Scala' Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva, Penedes, Spain
- Jean Leon 'Vinya Le Havre' Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Penedes, Spain
- Jean Leon 3055 Chardonnay, Penedes, Spain
- Jean Leon 3055 Merlot - Petit Verdot, Penedes, Spain
- Llopart Reserva Brut Rose Corpinnat, Penedes, Spain
At the table.
- Paella
- Grilled seafood
- Cheeses
- Cured meats
- Roasted vegetables
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 7 to 10°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Penedes: common questions
01.What grapes is Penedes known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Penedes make?+
03.Where is Penedes?+
04.What food goes with Penedes wine?+
05.How long does Penedes wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Spain, or the wider Catalonia guide.