Best Catalan Fruit Types
Clementines de les Terres de l'Ebre are clementines grown in the Catalan Baix Ebre and Montsià areas in the Province of Tarragona. The weather in these areas provides the optimal conditions for growing many types of fruit, especially citruses such as clementines.
Clementines cultivated in this area are tastier and sweeter than those produced elsewhere. The peel is thinner than that of other clementines, and each fruit is inspected to ensure it has no blemishes. Clementines de les Terres de l'Ebre are bright deep orange in color and very fragrant.
Garnatxa Blanca or Grenache Blanc is a white wine grape variety that is a mutation of the red Garnacha grape. It is predominantly grown in Spain and France, but it is also found in other wine regions around the world. Garnatxa Blanca is known for producing wines that are full-bodied and aromatic with a rich texture and relatively high alcohol content.
In terms of flavor profile, Garnatxa Blanca wines often exhibit notes of green apple, pear, citrus (such as lemon and lime), and white flowers. They can also have hints of stone fruits like peach and apricot, along with a distinctive minerality. When aged or fermented in oak, the wines can develop additional flavors of vanilla, almond, and spices.
Manzana de Girona are the apples of the Golden, Red Delicious, Gala and Granny Smith varieties produced in the Girona province, in the northeast corner of Catalonia. This region of Catalonia has a long history of growing apples with the earliest documented reference dating back to the year 1300.
Every stage of the production is executed with the utmost care, thus ensuring a product of excellent quality and characteristics. These apples are smooth and shiny, without any visual defects. Pomas de Girona are firm, juicy and crisp, full of flavor and sweetness.
Pera de Lleida are the pears grown, harvested and packaged in the area known as Llano de Lleida, in the province of Lleida. They are unique because of their sweet flavor, round shape and their unique color. They are light to bright yellow in color and have a white flesh.
Pera de Lleida are very juicy and sweet with a mild fragrance and aroma. They have an exceptional ratio of sugars and acids which contributes to even sweeter perception of their flavor. All stages of cultivation and production must take place within the defined geographical area, which provides ideal weather and soil condition for the development of this particular variety.
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