Vinyes d'Olivardots Gresa Empordà 2019
Member Price €26.34
The Empordà wine region, in the far north-east corner of Spain right next to the French border, has all the right ingredients for making world-class big reds:
- A smorgasbord of clay, slate and granite soils, which means the grapes develop amazingly varied and complex flavours
- The chilly tramuntana wind, which blows in from the Pyrenees and keeps the vineyards healthy and fresh
- A patchwork of old vines going back decades, including some of the oldest Carignan in Spain.
This is winemaker Carlota’s flagship red, and is a typical local blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah.
It’s a blend of several tiny vineyards around the region, on a mixture of slate, granite and alluvial soils. It makes for the perfect introduction to Empordà and its huge potential.
The nose is incredibly bright and vibrant, with blue fruit and savoury notes, while the palate is juicy, pure and spicy.
It’s been aged for 14 months in large French foudres and small Austrian barrels, and another 4-5 years in bottle, ensuring you get a deliciously smooth and silky experience wtih this wine.
If you like Priorat, you’ll love this - and at a fraction of the price!
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | Red Carignan 100% |
| Country | Spain |
| Region of origin | EMPORDA |
| Appellation | DO |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Alcohol % | 15% |
| Oak? | YES |
| Months in Oak | 14 MONTHS |
| Type of Oak | FRENCH OAK |
| Allergens | NO |
| Average age of vines | 1909 |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 100m |
| Soil type(s) | Sand |
| Closure Type | CORK |
| Is this wine organic? | YES |
| Biodynamic? | YES |
| Sustainably produced? | YES |
| Suitable for vegans? | YES |
| Ageing potential (years) | 10 |
| Ideal drinking window | 2021-2029 |
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
If you choose a safe place or a neighbour and the parcel is delivered to that place or person, responsibility passes to you from that point onwards.
5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
By placing an order you agree to these delivery terms. We may update or amend these terms from time to time - any changes will apply to orders placed after the update.