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Josep Foraster Julieta

Josep Foraster Julieta

One of the few 100% trepat red wines
Organic
Josep Foraster Julieta
75 cl.
2023
92 Parker
94 Atkin
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Details
12.00%
Alcohol 12.00%
Catalonia
Production area Catalonia
D.O. Conca de Barberà
Designation of Origin D.O. Conca de Barberà
Mas Foraster
Winery Mas Foraster
Contains sulphites
100% Trepat
Varieties 100% Trepat
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Josep Foraster Julieta 2023

Red wine Aged in concrete Organic. 7 meses sobre lías en cemento.

Josep Foraster Julieta 2023 is a red wine that captivates with its vibrancy and lightness. Upon the initial taste, it unveils a spectrum of fruity flavors, with cherries, raspberries, and a hint of blackberries performing a harmonious dance, echoing its youthful and spirited nature. Its succulent and velvety texture renders it an effortlessly enjoyable wine, ideal for those seeking to savor the unadulterated expression of fruit in their glass.

Style Josep Foraster Julieta
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Soft cheeses, White fish, Red meat, Rice dishes, White meats, Cured cheeses, Oily fish, Blue cheeses

About Josep Foraster Julieta

Traditionally, the trepat grape was extensively used for crafting rosé wines. This trend persisted until 1987 when it was vinified as a red wine for the first time. The trepat, an indigenous variety from Cataluña, specifically from the D.O. Conca de Barberà, is a grape characterized by its light body, fruity notes, and bright acidity. For years, it has been the centerpiece of cooperatives in the region. Nevertheless, some wineries have broken away from convention, such as Josep Foraster, which has been an early advocate for 100% trepat red wines. A testament to this is the Josep Foraster Julieta.

Globally, there are approximately 1,100 hectares of trepat vines. Of these, 1,015 are located in Conca de Barberà, where Josep Foraster cultivates 30 hectares of vineyard in the town of MontBlanc, in Tarragona (south of Cataluña). In the case of Josep Foraster Julieta, the grapes are exclusively sourced from the 80-year-old Vinya de Montornès, situated 450 meters above sea level. Its position in the shadow of the Sierra de Miramar and its northern exposure directly impact the ripening of the grapes, as the vines contend with limited sunlight and clayey, cold, and shallow soils. In this area, with its Mediterranean climate marked by humid winds and cold frosts, the stark contrast between day and night temperatures is quite common.

The vineyards are cultivated following strict organic practices, with minimal intervention and a preference for manual labor, such as hand-harvesting. The grapes are picked into 18 Kg boxes and selected right in the field. Subsequently, in the winery, all processes adhere to the principle of minimal interference. Immediately upon arrival, clusters of Josep Foraster Julieta are left to rest for 24 hours in refrigeration chambers to reduce their temperature. This technique, employed by many wineries, aims to extract the maximum amount of the variety's inherent aromas. Once the grapes have been cooled to below 5°C, the production of Josep Foraster Julieta diverges into two paths: on one hand, 20% of the grapes are processed and fermented with stems; the remainder of the harvest will ferment destemmed. Both processes, conducted exclusively in concrete eggs, occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts and include a maceration period of 30 days. Finally, Josep Foraster Julieta is racked and pressed, yielding a wine that will age for seven months in concrete eggs, remaining in contact with its lees. During this period of rest, Josep Foraster Julieta will undergo malolactic fermentation, further refining its character.

A luxurious production process befitting a true gem such as the trepat.

2023

Josep Foraster Julieta 2023 is a red wine that captivates with its vibrancy and lightness. Upon the initial taste, it unveils a spectrum of fruity flavors, with cherries, raspberries, and a hint of blackberries performing a harmonious dance, echoing its youthful and spirited nature. Its succulent and velvety texture renders it an effortlessly enjoyable wine, ideal for those seeking to savor the unadulterated expression of fruit in their glass.
2022

Josep Foraster Julieta 2022 arouses the senses with its fruity and vibrant character. On the nose, it boasts pronounced aromas of ripe cherries and strawberries, complemented by a hint of raspberries that beckon a sip. On the palate, it fulfills the promise of fruitiness, revealing itself to be succulent, with a lively acidity that adds zest. Its progression across the palate is smooth and light, rendering it a young and approachable red wine, ideal for those who seek to savor the unadulterated expression of fruit without complexity.
2021

Josep Foraster Julieta 2021 is a juicy, ruby-cherry coloured wine with violet hues. The nose shows a strong spicy character, with notes of pepper, bay leaf, dried roses, pumice and beeswax. The palate is fresh, with hints of liquorice and red fruit. Light and very fine tannins.
2023
92 Parker
2022
94 Parker
2021
93 Parker

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