Winemaker Notes
Whole cluster fermentation with wild yeast in cement. No pigeage or remontage. The wine undergoes a short maceration (approximately 10 days) after which they are pressed and allowed to finish fermentation.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Pristine, scented and extremely fresh, with wild red cherries, herbs, raspberries and strawberries on the nose, following through to a bright, crunchy palate that’s full of wild-berry flavors and verve. Fresh, silky tannins. Impressive drinkability here, with delicate, juicy berries. Lovely, reductive character.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The village red 2021 Vèrtebra de la Figuera has what I think is the house style: pale and with a certain lightness, moderate alcohol (12%) and ripeness and a medium-bodied palate, which, in this case, has the sappy sensation of the limestone soils, chalky, very tasty, almost salty.
Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.
