The prestigious American magazine Wine Enthusiast has recognized six wines from Alta Alella and Celler de les Aus in its June–July 2025 issue, awarding them scores above 90 points. An acknowledgment that reinforces our vision of winemaking: organic, honest wines with a genuine sense of place, shaped by Sauló soils, proximity to the sea, and minimal intervention in the cellar.
Alta Alella wines – organic
Alta Alella PB 2023– 91 points
Critic Elaine Chukan Brown describes this 100% Pansa Blanca as a wine that “delivers the freshness, subtlety and enticing potential of Xarel·lo with notes of crisp apple, celery leaf, and a lengthy, sea fresh finish”. A review that highlights the authenticity of Pansa Blanca, the historic and autochthonous variety of the DO Alella.
Alta Alella GX Rosé 2023 – 91 points
Our rosé, made from red and hairy Grenache, also stood out for its singularity. Brown calls it “sea fresh, mineral, mouthwatering while also swirling with flavor: melon and mango, white herbs and stone fruits refresh through a crisp finish.” A delicate and vibrant Mediterranean take on Garnacha.
Alta Alella GX 2023 – 90 points
Our red Grenache received 90 points for being “juicy, fresh and mouthwatering, this flavorful and friendly red delivers flavors of red plum, mixed berries, fennel, and a touch of sweet vanilla,” according to Brown.
Celler de les Aus wines – organic and no-added sulphites
Tallarol 2022 – 92 points
Tallarol is a 100% Pansa Blanca fermented and aged for 6 months in concrete eggs (Oeuf de Beaune). Brown describes it as “bright, palate cleansing and intriguing. This still Xarel·lo from Catalonia relies on a lighter touch to the winemaking. The result brings together crisp apple, pithy citrus, and a pleasantly bitter herb note that are refreshing with the lightest tannic edge and a long sea-fresh finish.”
Orange 2022 – 91 points
Made from Pansa Blanca and the rare Pansa Rosada, this wine is described as “mouthwatering and intriguing”. “Apricot and gold in the glass, aromatic and fulsome. This distinctive wine brings together aromatic verve and unctuous mouthfeel with lightly palate cleansing tannin plus flavors of sweet citrus and celery salt”, adds Brown.
Merla 2022 – 91 points
Finally, our radical red: “Mouthwatering, juicy, and refreshing, this flavorful red combines black fruits and integrated spices, with mouthwatering acidity for an approachable, delicious wine,” writes Brown about this 100% Mataró (mourvèdre).
These ratings reward our ongoing commitment to respectful winemaking, with the goal of capturing the essence of the landscape in every bottle.
