Clos de Les Dòmines Negre Reserva 2021, Red Wine Reserva from Empordà
Clos de Les Dòmines Negre Reserva 2021 is a Mediterranean red wine crafted by Celler Cooperatiu d’Espolla, one of the historic wineries of Alt Empordà, in northeastern Catalonia. Founded in 1931 by a group of winegrowers, the cooperative has always aimed to improve quality and share the potential of its land. With nearly a century of history, it balances traditional vineyard work with modern winemaking techniques, always respectful of the Empordà identity.
A wine born in a unique landscape
The Empordà DO is one of Spain’s most distinctive wine regions. Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea, it offers a landscape of contrasts where mountains meet the coast. The northern wind known as tramuntana shapes the vineyards, protecting the grapes and giving the wines their freshness and character.
This is also a land of rich culture and heritage, home to megalithic monuments, Romanesque and Gothic architecture, and the artistic legacy of Salvador Dalí. Empordà’s gastronomy, rooted in tradition and redefined by chefs like Ferran Adrià, finds the perfect match in the wines of the region. In this context, Clos de Les Dòmines stands as a Reserva that captures the soul of Empordà.
Winemaking and ageing
The blend combines old-vine Carignan (65 %) and Cabernet Sauvignon (35 %). The wine undergoes a long maceration, fermentation in cement tanks, and 24 months of ageing in French oak barrels. It then rests for at least 12 months in the bottle before release. This slow process results in a structured and balanced wine with excellent ageing potential.
Clos de Les Dòmines
This Empordà Reserva is perfect with red meats, roasts, poultry, and a wide selection of cheeses. The recommended serving temperature is 17–18 ºC. At Licorea we believe this wine is a unique choice for lovers of oak-aged red wines. It is the only Empordà Reserva in our catalogue, offering our clients a distinctive and surprising experience.
The winery: tradition and innovation
Celler Cooperatiu d’Espolla has been deeply connected to local viticulture since 1931. It respects traditional vineyard practices while embracing technology to ensure quality. Clos de Les Dòmines is a perfect example of how tradition and innovation can come together to produce a modern, complex, and authentic Empordà wine.
The Empordà spirit
Empordà is not only about landscapes and culture, but also a way of understanding wine. Each glass of Clos de Les Dòmines Reserva expresses this duality: mountain strength and sea freshness, rural heritage and modern creativity. It is a wine that invites shared moments around the Mediterranean table.
Clos de Les Dòmines Negre Reserva 2021 is more than a wine: it is Empordà in its purest form, a proposal for those who appreciate long-aged, elegant, and profound red wines with a strong regional identity.
