B.R.O.T. Blanc Inicial

Winemaker B.R.O.T. on the winery

“We are B.R.O.T., a collective of winegrowers in Penedès, Catalonia. Our name stands for Biodinàmica per la Recuperació de l’Origen i el Terroir: biodynamic farming to bring origin and terroir back to the heart of winemaking. We want to give winegrowers and their vineyards a voice, showing the character and diversity found in the different plots of our region. That is why we work with respect for the soil, nature and the individuality of each vineyard. In the cellar, we favour minimal intervention, allowing the grapes and their origins to express themselves as clearly as possible. For us, authentic wine begins with healthy vineyards and careful attention to what nature provides.”

And on Penedès, Spain

“Our Blanc Inicial comes from Penedès, where we bring together grapes from different plots with varied soils, slopes and exposures. Depending on the vintage, the blend consists of Xarel·lo, Riesling and sometimes Macabeo. We harvest the grapes at night to keep them cool and preserve their freshness and aromas. The must ferments spontaneously with the grapes’ native yeasts in stainless-steel tanks. Slow, cool fermentation helps retain the wine’s fruity character. We then leave the wine on its fine lees, adding texture and depth. On the nose, we find citrus, apple and pineapple, complemented by bay leaf and Mediterranean herbs. Fresh acidity and pronounced saline minerality give the wine a lively, lingering finish.”