3. Unique winery from the DO Empordà, a region whose wines rarely leave Spain. Great value Catalonian wine, as DO is not well known. Winery founded in 1991 by brothers Xavier and Jordi Oliver Conti, fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming winemakers Near the border of France; uses a blend of Spanish and French varieties Famed Spanish winemaker Ana Martín consults Small production (less than 7,000 cases for the whole winery)

4. Treyu DO Empordà 50% Gewurztraminer and 50% Macabeo (Viura) Wine is named for owners’ mother Exotic aromas of pears, melons, bananas and rose petals with a touch of toasted honey. On the palate, Treyu is rich and full bodied with a long finish.

5. Turó Negre DO Empordà 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Garnacha, 20% Cab Franc, and 10% Cariñena Turó Negre means “black hill,” in Catalan, referring to the beautiful hill at the edge of the Conti estate 1 year French oak Ripe plums, black cherries, balsam and a touch of leather. On the palate, it is beautifully structured with a persistent, smoky and peppery finish.

6. Ara DO Empordà 20% Garnacha, 22% Cab Sauv, 43% Merlot, 15% Cab Franc Ara is Catalan for “now,” meaning this wine is intended to be drunk young 1 year French oak Concentrated aromas of wild blackberries, plums and graphite. Elegant and velvety on the palate, Ara unfolds beautifully into a long evolving finish. 2009: 91 “Best Buy” Wine & Spirits

7. Negre DO Empordà 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc The winery’s flagship wine, which uses only the highest- quality fruit from the most mature vines on the estate 1 year French oak Wild berries, prunes, black pepper, violets and tobacco with incredible depth on the palate.