Winery: Celler Josep Vicens                                     

Region:  Catalonia - D.O. Terra Alta

Vintage:  2019                                  

Bottle: 75cl                                                   

Grape Varieties:  70% Red Grenache and 30% Carignan

Type: Red wine aged in oak

Alcohol Volume:  14º

Serving Temperature:   16º - 18º

Production: A blend of Red Grenache and Carignan (Samsó), grapes from vines in ecological agriculture from the vineyards "Perdigons" and "Sendrosa", growing on clay loam soils in the municipal district of Gandesa. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at temperature-controlled Ageing during 6 months in oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Fresh, direct, persistent and most of all authentic. Filled with black cherries, layers of red plum and blueberry fruit, some evidence of balsamic notes and fine wood. Creamy and silky on the palate, showing a vein of nerve,  along with a blend of cherries, plums and berry fruits. Good acidity and freshness all the way to the end.

Mon Iaio Sisco is the second label of the Winery created 3 years ago by Josep Vicens the 5^th generation as a homage to the Grandfather “Sisco” Francisco Vicens, one of the pioneers in the elaboration of the wines in the family, for his life dedication and commitment to the world of wine.

Small Family run operation whose origins date back to the early days of the XIX century, the Vincen’s family, local winegrowers dedicated to selling wine in bulk, have passed on the operation to the actual generation who committed to innovation, introduced new techniques, pioneers in the introduction of the Syrah variety in the area and elaborating good quality wines. Their brand name “Vinyes del Grau” comes from the family’s oldest plantation called “El Grau” where they grow mainly Syrah, used both in their young and aged wine. Their vineyards, extending over 17 hectares are situated in the surroundings of Gandesa (Terra Alta); they are planted on diverse soils, although the main type is the calcareous very low in organic matter.