Fosca Priorat Garnacha

Winemaker Vintae on the winery

“With Proyecto Garnachas, we aim to showcase the exceptional qualities of Garnacha. Deeply rooted in Spanish winemaking, this grape variety was long underestimated. We seek out old vineyards where mature vines and naturally low yields produce grapes with concentration and character. Each wine in our project tells the story of a different region and soil. We combine traditional craftsmanship with precise winemaking, allowing the individuality of the grape and its origin to take centre stage.”

And on Priorat, Spain

“Our Fosca comes from El Molar, in the heart of Priorat in Catalonia. The Garnacha vines grow on steep slopes and terraces of dark slate, at elevations of 300 to 400 metres. The vines are over sixty years old, and the grapes are harvested by hand. After two weeks of skin maceration, we ferment the grapes in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. The wine then matures for ten months in French oak barrels. The result is a medium-bodied, concentrated red wine in which ripe cherries and red fruit combine with spice, subtle oak notes and the distinctive minerality of the slate soils. Powerful and rich, yet balanced by freshness and finesse, with a long finish.”