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The roots of the vines surrounding the Albet i Noya winery on the western slopes of Catalonia's Ordal mountains penetrate deep into the earth, clawing their way through clay and calcareous stone.
'The soil here is perfect for vines," says Josep Maria Albet i Noya, the fourth generation of his family to run this vineyard. "And this year the conditions were fantastic. I think 2015 will be a very good vintage."