Còsmic Vinyaters, Fades Del Granit 2024

Còsmic Vinyaters, led by Salvador Batlle Barrabeig, is a project which connects two Catalunyan landscapes. Vineyards spread across the inland Alt Empordà region hug the base of the Pyrenees, while those further south in Baix Penedès are more coastally influenced. The latter sees a combination of autochthonous Catalunyan and foreign varietals, while those in Alt Empordà are predominately hyper-local. By working this way, Salvador and the team encapsulate not only the wine traditions of the region, but also a mosaic of terroirs and climate. This energy flows through the wines, all of which are hand-harvested in accordance to the lunar cycles and made without filtering, fining, or any additives. Fades Del Granit 2024 blends 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan Blanc and 20% Carignan Gris from 8-26 year old vines grown on sandy-granitic soils. Grapes are de-stemmed then macerated on the skins for four days before being lightly pressed. Autochthonous yeasts spur spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle. A nice dry pet-nat with a light perlage and crisp, crunchy notes of redcurrant, grapefruit peel, lavender and cloudy apple juice. Fades Del Granit 2024 would pair well with a long brunch and sweet and salty pastries.