Còsmic Vinyaters, Vitalitat 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. Vitalitat 2024 is 80% Parellada and 20% Moscatell Alexandria from 56 and 20 year-old vines in Serra del Montmell. Soils here are predominantly calcareous-clay and that chalkiness can be felt in the bubbles of this pet-nat. Grapes are de-stemmed then maceration with the skins for three days. Autochthonous yeasts spur spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle. Light, crisp and energetic with notes of sea spray, rosemary and pomelo. Vitalitat 2024 would pair well with pea and mint risotto or drunk simply as an aperitif.