Les Maiols 2023

ProducerJoan d’AngueraRegionMontsant, SpainGrapeGarnachaFarmingBiodynamicVintage2023CertifierCCPAE; Demeter

AbstractBerry, rose, delicate
Young-vine Garnacha from Montsant, handled gently for a lighter, more fragrant Mediterranean red.

Winemaker
The Anguera family has grown vines at Darmós since 1820. Earlier generations sold grapes and wine in bulk before beginning to bottle at the estate.

The younger generation moved the farming towards organic and biodynamic methods. Garnacha and Carignan remain central to the vineyards. Gentle handling has given their reds a lighter, more fragrant style than Montsant's warm climate might suggest.

Wine
Les Maiols is Garnacha from younger vines, handled for fragrance and fluidity.

Red berries and a rose-like lift, with a light, clear palate and fine texture. This is a Mediterranean red that stays agile.

Origin
Montsant surrounds Priorat in inland Catalonia. Limestone, clay and sandy vineyard ground occur across its varied hills.