Carenes - Josep Grau

The grapes come from three small plots of old vines, aged between 80 and 120 years, situated in Gratallops on licorella soils with a clay-limestone subsoil. Viticulture is organic, with some plots cultivated using biodynamic methods, and all work is carried out by hand. Following the hand-harvest, the grapes are gently pressed with the stems for seven hours. The Garnacha Blanca ferments and is aged in an 870-litre Austrian oak foudre, whilst the Macabeo and Trepat Blanc ferment and are aged in a 300-litre French oak barrel. The wine is then aged for seven months at a controlled temperature.

Colour: Golden with greenish highlights, clear and bright.

Nose: Seductive, refined and deep, with aromas of white fruit, lime blossom and delicate notes of fresh butter, all set against an elegant mineral backdrop characteristic of the Priorat.

Palate: Elegant, fresh and balanced. It combines a pleasant creamy texture with perfectly integrated acidity and a very long, persistent finish that invites you to keep savouring it.

Food pairing: Ideal with fish, seafood, rice dishes, white meats, Mediterranean cuisine and medium-aged cheeses.

Recommended serving temperature: Between 10 and 12 ºC.