D.O. Alella

• Location: Northeast of Barcelona in the foothills along the Mediterranean.
• Vineyards: 227 hectares (560 acres)
• 2017 Production: 700,000 liters
• Wineries: 9
• Growers: 56

Authorized Grape Varieties

• Whites: xarel-lo, pansá planca, pansá rosada, garnacha blanca, chardonnay, chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc.
• Reds: ull de Llebre (tempranillo), garnacha, garnacha peluda, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, merlot

Typical wines:

• Fruity, potent quality whites
• Varietal reds (including pinot noir and merlot)
• also Cava sparkling wines