Còsmic Vinyaters, Llibertat 2025

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. Llibertat 2025 is comprised of 100% Carignan Roja from the 51-year-old, sandy-granitic Agullana vineyard. 70% of the grapes are de-stemmed and 30% left in whole bunches. All are very lightly foot-crushed, then macerated on the skins for 18 days. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, before ageing for four months on the fine lees. Savoury and a little rustic with notes of red berry and padrón pepper. Consciència Còsmica 2025 would pair well with Patatas a la Riojana.