Josep Grau
Volador Montsant – 2024
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: Calcareous 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
Freshness and the intensity of red fruits, especially strawberries and cherries. Floral, licorice and pepper notes that round its aromatic range. A full, pleasant, persistent, delicate and pure wine on the palate, with lively, juicy acidity.
Wine Summary
60% Grenache, 30% Caringnan, 10% Syrah; alcohol: 13.5%; 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: 13.5%
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 |