Anna Espelt could be considered the heroine of the Empord\u00e0 wine story. The Espelt family has \u201calways\u201d cultivated grapes and olive trees in the Empord\u00e0. Anna is the third generation of the Espelt family to produce wine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Not only is she in charge of one of the largest family-operated wineries in the Empord\u00e0, but she is passionate about spreading the word of Empord\u00e0 wines around the world. She is an ambassador for the region, and a mentor to many other local winemakers, making her an inspiration and key figure of the Empord\u00e0. Her wines are some of the easiest to find on restaurant menus along the Costa Brava. <\/span><\/p>\n

Celler Espelt produces both young and old wines, with some of the most typical DO Emporda grapes, including Grenache, Tempranillo, Macabeu, and Carignan. The Fincas Espelt, or Espelt vineyards, are located surrounding the town of Vilajuiga, at the center of the Alt Emporda.<\/p>\n

Vilajuiga is close to the Costa Brava beaches, just outside of Roses, but the Catalan Pyrenees can also be seen in the distance. Celler Espelt owns vineyards close to the Bodega Espelt, as well as vineyards closer to the Pyrenees, and one on the hills overlooking Roses, and the former location of elBulli.<\/p>\n\n