Josep Grau
Volador Montsant – 2023
Region: Spain - Cataluña
Josep Grau
Josep Grau returned to the land where he was born in 2003 to embark on a new journey. His wines are not influenced by trends, opinion leaders’ tastes or fads. Instead, they strive to be authentic and deeply imbued with the essence: Grau is convinced that outstanding wines can be made with very little, avoiding artifice and respecting the natural language of the vineyard. Viticulture follows organic principles (certified in Spain), and is herbicide and pesticide free.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Vineyards in Falset, Marcà and Capçanes in D.O. Montsant.
- Vineyard Area: 49 acres/20 ha
- Vine Age: 10 – 20 years
- Soil: Calareous clay
- Farmed following organic practices, no chemical or synthetic products used
- All vineyard work done by hand
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested in September
- Destemmed and pressed
- Fermented in concrete tanks
- Aged in concrete 3 months
Winemaker's Notes
Volador is the first wine produced each vintage. Great concentration of fresh fruit, especially cherry and strawberry. Floral, licorice and pepper notes round out the aromas. Full, pleasant, persistent yet delicate and pure, with juicy, mouth-watering acidity.
Wine Summary
60% Grenache, 30% Caringnan, 10% Syrah; alcohol: 13%; vineyards in Falset, Marcà and Capçanes in D.O. Montsant; calcareous clay soil; vines 10 – 20 years old; farmed following organic practices without chemical or synthetic products; hand harvested in September; destemmed and pressed; fermented in concrete tanks, aged 3 months in concrete.
Technical Information
- 60% Grenache, 30% Caringnan, 10% Syrah
- Alcohol: 13%
Reviews
91 Points
The 2023 Volador, from young vines aged in concrete, is a blend of 80% Garnatxa and Cariñena. It shows a slightly warm aromatic profile of soft jam, herbs, morello cherry and a note of wax. Rich and supple with moderate tannins, it is a young red of slight concentration. 2025 – 2033
Vinous, November, 2025
General Info
| COUNTRY | Spain |
| REGION | Cataluña |
| APPELLATION | D.O. Montsant |
| PROPRIETORS | Josep Grau |
| FOUNDED | 2003 |
| WINEMAKER | Josep Grau |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 8,333 9L cases |
| FARMING (SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC) | Farmed using organic principles, herbiside and pesticide free |