Istiu 2024

Wine Description for Istiu 2024 by Enric Soler

Character

A lively, uncomplicated white wine from Penedès that captures the Mediterranean freshness of Catalonia. The name „Istiu“ – Catalan for summer – says it all: this is a wine that invites immediate enjoyment, with its refreshing acidity and moderate alcohol content of 12.5%. The blend of Xarel·lo and Malvasia combines structural clarity with aromatic elegance, without venturing into unnecessary complexity.

Terroir & Origin

Penedès, situated between Barcelona and Tarragona, is one of Spain’s most versatile wine regions. Proximity to the Mediterranean brings cooling breezes, whilst the higher elevations provide the necessary temperature differential between day and night – ideal for developing freshness and aromatics. Enric Soler works in a region renowned for Cava, but increasingly recognised for characterful still wines. The chalky soils of Penedès lend these wines their distinctive minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Xarel·lo, the backbone of many great Cavas, reveals its potential as a still wine here: structured, with fine acidity and subtle fruit. Malvasia complements with its aromatic richness and adds additional depth to the blend. The combination is classic for the region, yet interpreted in the style of a modern, approachable white wine. The 2024 vintage promises youthful freshness – a wine that values artisanal directness and eschews unnecessary intervention.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Made for Catalan cuisine: Fideuà, grilled octopus or Pan con Tomate with Manchego. The acidity structure makes it an ideal companion to fried anchovies, seafood and vegetable tapas. Also a reliable choice with goat’s cheese, citrus salads or simple spaghetti aglio e olio. A wine for everyday drinking that needs no grand occasion.