Expressive aromas with well-defined character typical of its style.
Well-structured palate with balanced fruit, acidity, and depth. Good complexity.
Clean finish with pleasant length and lingering notes.
Alta Alella Dolc Mataro 2021 / Half Bottle is a red wine from Alta Alella. Priced at £21.50, it offers excellent value for its category.
On the nose, this wine presents well-defined aromas characteristic of its style. The palate is well-structured with balanced fruit and acidity, showing good complexity and depth. The finish is clean with pleasant length.
A reliable example of its style that delivers solid value. Worth seeking out.
London Dry, Distillery Heritage, Industry Analysis, Spirits Editorial
- Nice but steep for a half bottle
Got this for a dinner party starter and it went down fine — smooth, well balanced, nothing to complain about flavour-wise. But £21.50 for a half bottle is a lot. You can get a really solid full bottle of red for that money. Would I buy it again? Probably not at that price.
16 February 2026
- Birthday treat that delivered
My partner got me this for my birthday and I'm a fan. Really expressive on the nose, you can smell it as soon as you pour it. The balance is spot on and it's got a lovely long finish that makes you want to keep going. Half bottle was actually perfect for sharing between two with dinner.
21 November 2025
- Really interesting Spanish red
Saw this on a restaurant menu and decided to try it at home. There's proper complexity here, layers of fruit and acidity that keep it interesting sip after sip. The finish is clean and lingers nicely. At 14% it's got some weight to it but doesn't feel boozy. Solid choice with a lamb stew.
24 October 2025
- Lovely little half bottle
Picked this up from a wine shop recommendation and really glad I did. It's got this nice depth to it, fruity but not jammy, and the finish just keeps going. Perfect size for a Tuesday night when you want something decent but don't need a full bottle staring at you.
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