NEWS
Expansion highlights 8 centuries of the winemaking history of the Roqueta family
The first documents certifying the wine activity of the Roqueta family is from 1199. These eight hundred years of history have captured the attention of the media and, in the case of the Expansion newspaper, has already dedicated a special report in its supplement Fuera de Serie. The result is [...]
The ABC guide defines Lafou Els Amelers as “a powerful wine, lively and with lots of potential”
ABC includes LaFou Els Amelers in its special wine guide and dedicates a comment highlighting its liveliness and power "offers great potential and winning with time in bottle and maintains a sense of acidity essential".
Expansión recommends LaFou Els Amelers & LaFou El Sender
Expansion newspaper published a special mention to recommend LaFou Els Amelers and LaFou El Sender as an essential duo of Grenache wines.
Jancis Robinson, recognized international review from vinicole word, highlight the wines of LaFou wines
International wine critics stands out for the quality and personality of LaFou wines. Jancis Robinson has recently mention in his blog LaFou Els Amelers as a wine with great success representing the Garnacha own characteristics. On the other hand, the critic Michael Godel also included wines from our cellar in [...]
Toda la gama de LaFou Celler con más de 90 puntos en la Gia Peñín 2016
92,6 puntos es la media de puntuación que han obtenido las tres referencias de nuestra bodega, siendo LaFou de Batea el que ha obtenido máxima puntución con 93 puntos. La Guía Peñín de los Vinos de España presenta su edición 2016. Con 11.200 muestras catadas, el equipo de Guía Peñín [...]
LAFOU ELS AMELERS, included on a selection of Sensual wines, by the American magazine Cottages & Gardens.
This magazine has a monthly print run of 51.000 copies. This is a special article for San Valentine’s Day, selecting the most sensual wines for that special day. It is mentioned “a scintillating Grenache from Spain’s Terra Alta region, with hypnotic aromas of jasmine and apricot and an enveloping mouth [...]
Good marks for LaFou Wines: the Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar is published
LaFou wines have been rated by the US critic, journalist and endorser of wines Stephen Tanzer, who has published his scores for 2014. Out of a maximum of 100, three LaFou wines are rated with 90 points and more: LAFOU De Batea Terra Alta (2009 ) (75% garnatxa, 15% syrah and [...]
LaFou Els Amelers will participate in “Hotels amb DO” (Barcelona)
From 13th to 20nd September, 25 deluxe hotels (5*,4* and 4*S) from Barcelona organizing wine tastings from catalan wines with DO. This year will be two tasting sessions in English. The tasting are limited and must be booked in www.hotelsambdo.cat.
LaFou El Sender 2012 in the “La Vanguardia” Wine Club
In September, our LaFou El Sender 2012 (with its new image) was chosen as part of the batch of wines offered by the La Vanguardia Wine Club. During the promotion, several advertisements will appear for this collection of wines in the different media of the Godó Group (La Vanguardia [...]
LaFou Els Amelers 2012 in the “Wineissocial” Wine Club by Ferran Centelles
In September our LaFou Els Amelers was chosen as part of the batch of wines offered by the Wineissocial Wine Club. The wine club, by Ferran Centelles, has selected LaFou Els Amelers because it is the month dedicated to the Grenache wines. The video presentation has been recorded [...]
LaFou Els Amelers, chosen in the “TRE3SC” blog
LaFou Els Amelers has been selected in this blog in the category of “unique wines”, wines that are a good representation of their origins. 5 original wines perfect to drink this summer.
Ramon Roqueta, selected for the exhibition “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. Catalonia starts up. Ideas that move Catalonia”.
An entrepreneurial character has historically distinguished Catalonia's development. Today this capacity for business and social initiative is still reflected in the people that drive the present-day Catalonia from their effort, inventiveness, creativity, innovation, excellence,... Generalitat de Catalunya has promoted through the Department of Enterprise and Employment the exhibition "Yesterday, Today, [...]
LaFou Celler in the blog “7canibales”
Great article about Terra Alta region, Wine Tourism and LaFou Celler in the blog "7canibales" You can read the article here: http://www.7canibales.com/d-o-terra-alta-con-nombres-y-apellidos/
LaFou El Sender: one of the 25 exciting and accessible wines selected by Decanter Magazine
The August issue of the Decanter, the world’s best wine magazine, has selected LaFou El Sender as a highly recommended wine. Decanter’s tasting team has picked out 25 exciting and accessible wines at very reasonable prices, and all UK-available. LaFou El Sender was one of these 25 wines specially [...]
LaFou Celler has been collaborating with the Tercentenary Programme
Throughout July, a documentary is being filmed for the Tercentenary commemoration. Proof of this is the fact that, on Tuesday, 15th July, the film crew visited our winery and interviewed Ramon Roqueta for the exhibition that will be present in Barcelona the next september. For the Tercentenary commemoration, have [...]
Success at the 1st LaFou Night: gastronomy and Garnacha at our winery
On Friday, 11 July, LaFou Celler celebrated the very first LaFou Night. An event held in the winery's patio and designed to enjoy the magnificent local gastronomy and, through Garnacha, to discover the essence of Terra Alta. LaFou's new vintages were presented during the evening, Amelers 2013 and LaFou [...]
More international recognition for LaFou El Sender: a Silver medal in Decanter.
LaFou El Sender has received a silver medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards. The DWWA was launched in 2004 and is celebrating 11 years as the world’s leading wine competition. The DWWA is respected internationally for its prestigious reputation and unrivalled consumer influence. Wines from South Africa, France, [...]
LaFou Celler in the “Verema Experience”
You can see a interview with Daniel Almirall, our Commercial Director, in the last "Verema Experience" celebrated in Madrid this june: http://youtu.be/EldHKv51H6U?list=UUqMECSCB6zNKzvTwGHoIOyQ The w1inery LaFou Celler now has pride of place on the Verema portal (http://www.verema.com/bodegas/59199-lafou-celler-batea#ficha) The Verema website brings together the largest community of wine enthusiasts with more than [...]
LaFou Els Amelers appears on the TV programme “Els Matins de TV3”
On the programme "Els Matins de TV3", Clara Antúnez and Lluis Tolosa, authors of the book “Els 100 vins catalans que has de conèixer” (The 100 Catalan wines you must know) talked about the wines and cavas recommended for festivals and parties. Some wonderful comments were made about our wines. Of [...]
LaFou Els Amelers at the “Centre Cultural Blanquerna” in Madrid
LaFou Els Amelers was one of the wines tasted during the presentation of the Terres de l'Ebre region held on the 17th of June at the Centre Cultural Blanquerna in Madrid. A presentation was made to 25 representatives from the media specialising in tourism on the region's gastronomic richness, [...]
LaFou El Sender: Silver Medal at Selections Mondiales des Vins Canada
The results of the Sélections Mondiales des Vins du Canada 2014 have just been released and LaFou El Sender 2012 obtained a Silver Medal. It is the most important wine competition in North America. It is held in Canada in Quebec city. This competition of prestige created into [...]
We’ve been collaborating with the documentary on the Terra Alta region entitled “El Moment”
Throughout June, a documentary is being filmed on the Terra Alta region and LaFou Cellar will be in it. Proof of this is the fact that, on Tuesday, 10th June, the film crew visited our winery and interviewed Ramon Roqueta for the documentary.
LaFou Celler in Tarragona Cellars’ Wine Guide 2014- 2015
You can find us in the Wine Guide, Cellars of Tarragona 2014 - 2015, with information about the winery LaFou Celler and tasting notes of our wines. More information: www.enoguia.cat
LaFou Celler in Manhattan
On the 4th of June, the wines from LaFou Cellar took part in the events organised by the Catalan Winemaking Association to promote Catalan wines in New York. We were present at the Showroom held at the Instituto Cervantes New York (one of the 9 companies in attendance). Here's the [...]