B.R.O.T. Negre Inicial

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

“We are B.R.O.T., a collective of biodynamic 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 have joined forces because we believe that the growers and their vineyards deserve to tell the story behind every bottle. We work with respect for the soil, nature and the individuality of each plot. In the cellar, we aim to avoid unnecessary standardisation, allowing the grapes and their origins to shape the character of our wines.”

And on Penedès, Spain

“Our Negre Inicial comes from Penedès, where we combine grapes from different plots with varied soils, elevations and exposures. We farm organically and biodynamically, harvesting the grapes by hand. During winemaking, we use native yeasts and whole bunches. Part of the fermentation takes place through carbonic maceration: whole, intact grapes are placed in an oxygen-poor environment, allowing fermentation to begin inside the berries themselves. This technique helps preserve fruity aromas and keeps tannins soft. The result is a supple red wine with ripe red and black fruit, subtle spice, refreshing acidity and fine tannins.”