Producer: Anderson Barbier Meyer
Region: Horta de Sant Joan - zone Terra Alta - Without indication geografical
Vintage: 2025
Bottle: 75 cl
Grape Varieties: 50% Hairy Grenache, 30% Marselan and 20% White Grenache with Macabeo.
Type: Natural Red wine, with short ageing
Alcohol Volume: 12% vol.
Serving Temperature: 17°-18°
Anderson Barbier Meyer's first harvest, alongside his partner Anna Darakhvelidze, as part of their new project, "Mas de les Monges", is now a reality. The name pays tribute to the area where the vineyards are located – which they acquired as recently as 2025. These grapes are the heart of the two brand-new wines that kick off their exciting personal venture.
"Nafen" is a young red wine of small production. The blend is primarily made from Garnacha Peluda, with a small proportion of Marselan and the white grape varieties White Grenache and Macabeo. Aside from the Marselan, which is sourced from trusted local growers, all grapes are harvested from their own vineyard.
The wine has gone through a short maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats and has been aged briefly in stainless steel deposits.
Tasting Notes:
Clean and intense, with juicy black fruit. Warm and sweet on the palate, pleasant and smooth. It is a very fresh wine with plenty of fruit; initially it shows a hint of bottle reduction, but it soon begins to open up and develops beautifully in the glass. A wine to enjoy at any time, on its own or with some nibbles.
THE PROJECT
Anderson Barbier Meyer's personal project together with his partner, Anna Darakhvelidze, is launched in 2025 with the debut of their first two vintages. This venture has its origins in "Mas de les Monges", the name of the estate they purchased that same year in the municipality of Horta de Sant Joan in the Terra Alta region.
Anderson Barbier Meyer has enjoyed the finest training and apprenticeship in the wine sector one could wish for. As part of one of the Priorat's most renowned winemakers' families, the Barbier family, his heritage runs deep. His father, René Barbier of Clos Mogador, is regarded almost as a legend in the Priorat, while his brothers each produce their own distinct wine projects, highlighting the family's diverse talent.
For Anderson and Anna, starting this project from scratch represents a major challenge but also a completely natural step in their development. This venture brings their vision to life through two exceptional new wines.
