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Josep Grau Pedrabona

Josep Grau Pedrabona

Minerality, depth, and Mediterranean elegance
Josep Grau Pedrabona
75 cl.
2024
94 Parker
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Details
14.50%
Alcohol 14.50%
Catalonia
Production area Catalonia
D.O.Q. Priorat
Designation of Origin D.O.Q. Priorat
Josep Grau Viticultor
Winery Josep Grau Viticultor
Contains sulphites
50% Cariñena, 50% Garnacha Tinta
Varieties 50% Cariñena, 50% Garnacha Tinta
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Josep Grau Pedrabona 2024

Red wine Aged in wood. 10 meses en barricas de roble.

Style Josep Grau Pedrabona
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Game

About Josep Grau Pedrabona

Some wines tell stories. Then there are those wines that are born from a story. Josep Grau Pedrabona belongs to this latter category. It is a wine with memory, with roots, and with one of those life journeys that demonstrate it is never too late to start anew.

Because before becoming a winemaker, Josep Grau was a financier. And a teetotaler. Yes, you read that correctly. Born in 1965, his life was spent amidst meetings, charts, and swift decisions. Until one day, out of curiosity (or perhaps destiny), he signed up for an introductory tasting, which became a moment of revelation. Suddenly, where there was once indifference, a passion emerged.

He plunged in headfirst. He studied oenology, visited wineries across half of Europe, and in 2003, established his own winery in Marçà, in the DO Montsant (Catalonia). Initially, he balanced it with his office job, stealing hours from weekends and holidays. But in 2016, he made the definitive leap, leaving the office behind and becoming, full-time, Josep Grau Viticultor.

Today, from his base in Montsant, Josep manages 26 hectares of vineyard with a great diversity of soils and orientations. Every task in the field is performed by hand, from pruning to harvesting. The viticulture is organic, and the wines are crafted with an honest, respectful, and unadulterated approach. There is no rush. Only listening, intuition, and respect for the landscape.

But the story doesn't end here. In 2020, Josep decided to expand his project to Priorat, a mythical and mineral-rich territory, with the launch of his wine Josep Grau Pedrabona, a wine composed of Garnacha and Cariñena, sourced from old vineyards—some up to 80 years old—located in Gratallops, the vibrant heart of the DOQ Priorat. The vines grow on llicorella soils, that fragmented slate so characteristic that forces the roots to strive, imparting tension, depth, and mineral character to the wine. In the winery, fermentation takes place in Austrian oak foudres, and the wine is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, refining without losing its identity.

The result is Josep Grau Pedrabona, a red wine with nerve and elegance, structure and precision. A wine that speaks of the land, yes, but also of the courage to listen to a passion and pursue it wholeheartedly.


 

2023

Josep Grau Pedrabona 2023 captivates from the very first sip with its intense and brilliant red hue. On the nose, it unveils generous aromas of red fruits such as strawberries and cherries, accompanied by a subtle hint of spices like black pepper. These intertwine with balsamic notes that impart depth and freshness to the ensemble. On the palate, it presents a vibrant acidity that enhances its Mediterranean character, leaving a pleasurable and lingering sensation with each sip. Recommended for its balance and strength, Josep Grau Pedrabona 2023 is ideal for those seeking a wine with a distinct personality and a sophisticated finish.
2024
94 Parker
2023
93+ Parker

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  • We send it to Liechtenstein with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €14.95 with Planzer.
  • For orders over €161.91 shipping is free with Planzer.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in Liechtenstein, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.