Description
WITH SKINS
Book Summary
Discover the first guide dedicated exclusively to skin-contact wines from Catalonia. The work collects a selection of wines made with white grape varieties but vinified as if they were red, where the skin macerates with the must during fermentation. The reader will find a detailed description of each wine, the result of winery visits, interviews with producers, and direct tastings. More than just a guide, it is a journey into the stories, processes, and philosophies of wines that combine freshness and structure, reclaiming the past through a modern and innovative lens.
What is it about?
Amb Pells is the first systematic compilation of skin-contact wines produced in Catalonia. These wines, made from white grapes but with maceration of the skins during fermentation, offer a unique profile that fuses the freshness of whites with the structure of reds. The guide is not limited to a list; each entry includes a detailed description of the wine, the production process, the use of natural yeasts, and the absence of sulfites in most cases. The author has personally visited the wineries, spoken with the producers, and tasted the wines to offer a first-hand view. The book also explores the versatility of these wines for pairing and their perception as a modern, fun, and innovative product, despite being rooted in ancient winemaking traditions.
Main themes
- Skin-contact wines: definition, production, and distinctive characteristics.
- Catalog of wineries and skin-contact wines of Catalonia.
- Vinification processes without sulfites and with natural yeasts.
- Pairing and gastronomic versatility of skin-contact wines.
- Stories and philosophies of producers in the Catalan territory.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is ideal for sommeliers, oenologists, wine enthusiasts with a curious spirit, and restaurant professionals who want to expand their knowledge of natural and signature wines. It is also a recommended read for those looking for new oenological experiences, far from conventional standards, and who value traceability, local products, and innovation within tradition.
What this book offers
- An exclusive and updated catalog of Catalan skin-contact wines, with first-hand information.
- Deep understanding of production processes, from harvest to bottling.
- Knowledge about the use of natural yeasts and the absence of sulfites in vinification.
- Keys to pairing and the gastronomic use of these versatile wines.
- Access to the stories and philosophies of the producers, enriching the tasting experience.
Technical specifications
- Author: Picanyol, Marc
- Publisher: Cossetània
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Wines
- Collection: Non-series
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2025
- Number of pages: 168
- Weight: 320 g
Editorial review
Amb Pells is a pioneering reference work in the Catalan oenological landscape. Its value lies in the exhaustiveness of the fieldwork and the desire to highlight a type of wine that is often poorly documented. For the public interested in natural, signature, and local wines, this guide offers rigorous, contextualized information directly connected to the tasting experience. A useful tool for both the professional and the enthusiast who wants to explore the most innovative side of Catalan viticulture.