Winery: Celler Josep Vicens
Region: Gandesa - D.O. Terra Alta
Vintage: 2023
Bottle: 75 cl
Grape Varieties: 100% White Grenache
Type: Dry White Wine aged briefly on its lees
Alcohol Volume: 13.5% vol.
Serving Temperature: 10º - 12º
Ma Iaia Cinta is the second label of the winery, created a few years ago by Josep Vicens, the 5th generation, as an homage to his 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.
Production:
A grenache-based wine, made from the oldest Grenache vines in Terra Alta, vineyards of over 75 years of age, growing on calcareous soils in the municipal district of Gandesa. Aged with batonnage on its lees for six months.
Tasting Notes:
Pale yellow colour, clean and bright. Lovely freshness, scents of white fruit and fruit tree flowers with a subtle honeyed background. Fresh with good acidity and marked fruit-floral notes. Pleasant, with a hint of herbaceousness towards the end.
Notes: Drinks nicely now and over the next 2 - 3 years.
THE WINERY
Celler Josep Vicens is a small family-run operation in Gandesa 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 current generation, who are committed to innovation, introducing new techniques, being 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 calcareous, very low in organic matter.
