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Subirat Parent is a Catalonian form of white Malvasia.
Average Price of 750ml bottle, ex-tax in USD: $22
Price History for 2009 Agusti Torello Mata XII Subirat Parent
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Grape Variety: Malvasia
Malvasia is an ancient family of grapes that includes a diverse collection of noble varieties. These grapes are capable of producing wine of any feasible color in dry, sparkling and sweet styles. There are dozens of regional synonyms for and sub-varieties of Malvasia, painting the picture of a well-traveled family that has adapted to numerous unique environments. In the 21st Century, Malvasia is produced in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia and the ... more
Region Hierarchy
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Penedes
Penedes is the most important viticultural region in Catalonia, northern Spain, not only in terms of the volume of wine produced, but also of its contribution to Catalonia's portfolio of wines. This sunny seaside designation is close to the bustling Catalan capital of Barcelona, which provides the local wine industry with a ready market as well as a gateway to export destinations through its busy port.
The town of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, 35 minutes' drive inland from Barcelona, is the birthplace of the country's prestigious Cava (sparkling wine) industry, which was instrumental in putting Spain on the world wine map. Penedes has long been considered a trail-blazing region, leading the charge towards modern ... more
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Catalonia [Catalunya]
Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan and Cataluña in Spanish) is a colorful coastal and proudly independent autonomous community of north-eastern Spain that stretches from the historic county (comarca) of Montsia in the south to the border with France and tiny Andorra in the north. The Mediterranean Sea form ... more
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