A meticulous artisanal work at the vineyard, from pruning to harvest, and a minimally interventionist winemaking process come together in the production of Volador Blanc 2023, an expressive and aromatic coupage with the hallmark of the family winery Josep Grau Viticultor, where the garnacha blanca, an indigenous grape variety of the D.O. Montsant, is undoubtedly the protagonist.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Moscatel de grano menudo, Sauvignon Blanc, 70% Garnacha blanca
Type of barrel
5 months in stainless steel tanks
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
12
General Information
The wine Volador Blanc 2023 is produced by the winery Josep Grau Viticultor in the Montsant Denomination of Origin. A delicious white wine made with the native variety garnacha blanca from vineyards aged between 10-15 years, located in the Tarragona municipalities of Capçanes, Marçà, and Falset.
At the Josep Grau Viticultor estate, with an area of 10 hectares characterized by calcareous soils, vineyard work is carried out manually, without the use of chemical products. For the production of Volador Blanc 2023, the grapes are destemmed, pressed, and the must is transferred to concrete tanks (70%) and stainless steel tanks (30%) where fermentation begins. The resulting wine undergoes aging for 5 months in the same fermentation tanks.
The result of this meticulous process is an appealing white wine from the D.O. Montsant with very good aromatic intensity, where notes of white fruits and flowers stand out, with hints of anise and citrus. On the palate, it is notable for its pleasant and enveloping character, with good structure.
Tasting notes
Volador Blanc displays a bright pale yellow color.
On the nose, it is expressive and very aromatic, with predominant fruity aromas and hints of white flowers.
On the palate, it stands out for its liveliness and harmony, with the sensations anticipated in the olfactory phase prevailing. Pleasant fluidity that invites another sip.
Creators' opinion
Es un vino de muy buena intensidad aromática, de frutas blancas y también flores blancas. Anisados y cítricos van apareciendo. En boca tiene cuerpo y un paso muy agradable que nos envuelve el paladar. Muy atractivo y delicioso.
The winery
Winery
The history of the winery Josep Grau Viticultor is the realization of a long-cherished dream. Josep Grau left his profession as a broker to fully dedicate himself to a passion: wine.
Grau's project is based in the Tarragona municipality of Marçà, within the D.O. Montsant. In this municipality and in the neighboring areas of Capçanes and Falset, he works 26 hectares of vineyards planted with white and red garnacha, samsó, cabernet sauvignon, and syrah, following the principles of organic viticulture. The vines range from 15 to over 70 years old and are planted in different types of soil, which brings interesting complexity and richness to his wines.
The main characteristic of Josep Grau's wines is their naturalness. The winery is firmly committed to authenticity, avoiding artifices and additives. This philosophy is reflected, for example, in the use of indigenous yeasts and minimal levels of sulfur. In the winery, 90% of fermentations are carried out in cement tanks and wooden vats, while aging is predominantly done in 2,000-liter Austrian-German oak foudres and 500-liter French oak barrels from various cooperages. All of this results in complex, fresh, well-structured, and balanced wines that reflect the personality of Montsant and the uniqueness of each vintage.
Grau's project is based in the Tarragona municipality of Marçà, within the D.O. Montsant. In this municipality and in the neighboring areas of Capçanes and Falset, he works 26 hectares of vineyards planted with white and red garnacha, samsó, cabernet sauvignon, and syrah, following the principles of organic viticulture. The vines range from 15 to over 70 years old and are planted in different types of soil, which brings interesting complexity and richness to his wines.
The main characteristic of Josep Grau's wines is their naturalness. The winery is firmly committed to authenticity, avoiding artifices and additives. This philosophy is reflected, for example, in the use of indigenous yeasts and minimal levels of sulfur. In the winery, 90% of fermentations are carried out in cement tanks and wooden vats, while aging is predominantly done in 2,000-liter Austrian-German oak foudres and 500-liter French oak barrels from various cooperages. All of this results in complex, fresh, well-structured, and balanced wines that reflect the personality of Montsant and the uniqueness of each vintage.