Castillo Perelada

In the village of Peralada in Catalunya, North-East Spain, Miguel Mateu, former mayor of Barcelona and avid art and culture lover, bought Castillo Perelada in 1923. Not only did this medieval castle become Miguel’s personal cultural centre where he built up an enormous art collection, the castle also turned out to have a long tradition of wine culture: old wine cellars were discovered under the castle, where – according to old documents in the castle library – wine had been made by the Carmelites since the fourteenth century.

It was Miguel’s great dream to restore this centuries-old tradition, and so he started making wine at Perelada. When he died in 1972, Miguel’s dream was continued by his son-in-law Arturo Suqué, who, with a rigorous focus on quality, led Perelada to undergo an enormous transformation. The day-to-day management is now in the hands of Arturo’s son Javier, and Perelada can count itself among the most prestigious wine producers in Empordà, if not in the whole of Spain.

In the village of Peralada in Catalunya, North-East Spain, Miguel Mateu, former mayor of Barcelona and avid art and culture lover, bought Castillo Perelada in 1923. Not only did this medieval castle become Miguel’s personal cultural centre where he built up an enormous art collection, the castle also turned out to have a long tradition of wine culture: old wine cellars were discovered under the castle, where – according to old documents in the castle library – wine had been made by the Carmelites since the fourteenth century.

It was Miguel’s great dream to restore this centuries-old tradition, and so he started making wine at Perelada. When he died in 1972, Miguel’s dream was continued by his son-in-law Arturo Suqué, who, with a rigorous focus on quality, led Perelada to undergo an enormous transformation. The day-to-day management is now in the hands of Arturo’s son Javier, and Perelada can count itself among the most prestigious wine producers in Empordà, if not in the whole of Spain.

In the village of Peralada in Catalunya, North-East Spain, Miguel Mateu, former mayor of Barcelona and avid art and culture lover, bought Castillo Perelada in 1923. Not only did this medieval castle become Miguel’s personal cultural centre where he built up an enormous art collection, the castle also turned out to have a long tradition of wine culture: old wine cellars were discovered under the castle, where – according to old documents in the castle library – wine had been made by the Carmelites since the fourteenth century.

It was Miguel’s great dream to restore this centuries-old tradition, and so he started making wine at Perelada. When he died in 1972, Miguel’s dream was continued by his son-in-law Arturo Suqué, who, with a rigorous focus on quality, led Perelada to undergo an enormous transformation. The day-to-day management is now in the hands of Arturo’s son Javier, and Perelada can count itself among the most prestigious wine producers in Empordà, if not in the whole of Spain.

“Pale plum colour. Fruity aroma. Well balanced and silky in the mouth. Dry and aromatic. Lively, light, exquisite.” “Perelada has been producing wines since the fourteenth century. The castle and its estates has been owned by the Mateu family since 1923. Its founder Miguel Mateu passed away in 1972 and left his son-in-law Arturo Suque at the helm. Today Perelada is producing world class cava and superb still wines from its magnificent vineyards in Emporda and Priorat, Spain.”

“This delicious Vino de aguja, lightly sparkling wine, is blended from Tempranillo, Garnatxa, Merlot and come from Girona, near Barcelona. These are grapes that are used to produce cava, but in this case are bottled at very low pressure and with only 11.5 alcohol.”

In the village of Peralada in Catalunya, North-East Spain, Miguel Mateu, former mayor of Barcelona and avid art and culture lover, bought Castillo Perelada in 1923. Not only did this medieval castle become Miguel’s personal cultural centre where he built up an enormous art collection, the castle also turned out to have a long tradition of wine culture: old wine cellars were discovered under the castle, where – according to old documents in the castle library – wine had been made by the Carmelites since the fourteenth century. It was Miguel’s great dream to restore this centuries-old tradition, and so he started making wine at Perelada.

When he died in 1972, Miguel’s dream was continued by his son-in-law Arturo Suqué, who, with a rigorous focus on quality, led Perelada to undergo an enormous transformation. The day-to-day management is now in the hands of Arturo’s son Javier, and Perelada can count itself among the most prestigious wine producers in Empordà, if not in the whole of Spain.

Produced by Castillo Perelada, the wine Cigonyes Blanc is primarily a varietal Macabeo, enhanced this time with 9% Sauvignon Blanc. This Spanish white wine from L’Empordà is exclusively crafted from the “free-run” juice. After obtaining the wine must, the Cigonyes Blanc 2024 was fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 14ºC.

This white wine from L’Empordà was not subjected to oak aging in order to maintain the freshness and quality of the fruit. The name of the wine, Cigonyes (Storks), refers to a successful stork repopulation initiative carried out several years ago by the Castillo Perelada winery.

Deep cherry hue with hints of violet.

The aroma evokes red and black fruits, complemented by a subtle blend of refined barrel aging notes. On the palate, it is powerful, refreshing, well-balanced, and exceptionally lengthy.

This wine features very smooth tannins and a rich, enjoyable finish.

In the village of Perelada in northeastern Spain, Miguel Mateu, former mayor of Barcelona, ​​bought Castillo Perelada in 1923. The castle turned out to have a long tradition of wine culture: old wine cellars were discovered under the castle, where wine had been made by the Carmelites since the Middle Ages. Miguel’s great dream was to restore this age-old tradition.

Today, three generations later, Castillo Perelada can count itself as one of the most important wine estates in Empordà. Not only Perelada, but also the DO Empordà already has a long wine tradition: the Greeks founded the first vineyards there in the 6th century BC. These vineyards were further cultivated by the Romans and later by the Benedictines. The area is enclosed between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees and has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers.

Castillo Perelada was purchased in 1923 by Miguel Mateu, a former mayor of Barcelona, near the town of Perelada in northeastern Spain. It turned out that the castle had a long history of producing wine: ancient wine cellars beneath the structure were found, where the Carmelites had been producing wine since the Middle AgesMiguel’s greatest ambition was to bring back this age-old custom.

Three generations later, Castillo Perelada is now recognized as one of Empordà’s most significant wine estates. Greek settlers established the region’s first vines in the sixth century BC, giving the DO Empordà, in addition to Perelada, a long history of wine production. The Romans and then the Benedictines continued to develop these vines. The region is

Peralada, a small village in the northeastern corner of Catalonia, is located at the foot of the Pyrenees and near the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to the beautiful nature, the village also has the castle. This castle is where the beautiful Perelada winery is located. In 1923, this castle was bought by Miguel Mateu.

His mission was to revive the passion for wine that had existed here before. Today, Javier Suqué – grandson of the founder – combines these old traditions with many new, modern techniques.

Red cherry colour, with violet rim. This is a very complex wine, with red fruit notes, spices and Mediterranean herbs notes. It clearly expresses the Garnatxa Negra varietal, rounded with a hint of fine oak ageing notes. In the mouth it is intense, fresh, silky, with ripe tannins. This is a well-balanced wine, tasty, long-lasting, with an enveloping nice after-taste

Details Alcohol 11.50% Production area Catalonia Type of sparkling wine D.O. Cava Winery Perelada Contains sulphites Varieties 70% Garnacha Tinta, 16% Pinot Noir, 14% Trepat Service 6.0 Volume 75 cl. Tasting notes Perelada Brut Rosé Cava. 12 months in bottle. Perelada Brut Rosé is a fruity, light and fresh cava. The ripe red fruits stand out,with light notes from its ageing. An ideal treat for the aperitif. Style Perelada Brut Rosé Dry Sweet Fruity Creamy Short ageing Long ageing Pairing Aperitif About Perelada Brut Rosé Perelada Brut Rosé is a cava produced by the winery Perelada in Perelada (Girona), D.O. Cava.

The winery Perelada was founded in 1976, although the castle was acquired by the family in 1923. With the same style, it gathers a winemaking tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. Perelada is a large and important winery. It produces a wide and complete range of wines, so its production facilities are an example of state-of-the-art winery technology. However, a large part of its work philosophy lies within the land, in the vineyards and in the vines. Therefore, Perelada has several plots of vineyards located in different areas, on different soils and microclimates within D.O. Empordà. Currently, the winery exports to more than 56 countries, and produced in several denominations of origin in the Spanish territory.