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Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant

Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant

The Revival of Montsant's Essence
Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant
75 cl.
2023
95 Parker
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Details
14.14%
Alcohol 14.14%
Catalonia
Production area Catalonia
D.O. Montsant
Designation of Origin D.O. Montsant
Josep Grau Viticultor
Winery Josep Grau Viticultor
Contains sulphites
90% Garnacha Peluda, 7% Cariñena, 3% Garnacha Blanca
Varieties 90% Garnacha Peluda, 7% Cariñena, 3% Garnacha Blanca
15.0
Service 15.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant 2023

Red wine Aged in wood Respectful agriculture. 9 meses en barricas de roble.

Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant 2023 captivates at first glance with its pale red hue, promising a distinctive experience. As you draw closer, notes of forest fruits intertwine with a fresh aroma of Mediterranean herbs and a subtle citrus hint. On the palate, it offers a smooth and silky texture, unveiling elegant mineral notes and nuances of fresh meat that add depth and complexity. The blend of Garnacha Peluda, Cariñena, and Garnacha Blanca provides a medium to full body, with polished tannins that round off its character. This wine is perfect for those seeking an authentic expression of terroir and history, capturing the essence of a vineyard with a rich heritage. The 2023 vintage showcases its evolution and potential, making it a worthy choice for any wine enthusiast.
Style Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Cured cheeses, Hamburgers, Charcuterie, Legumes

About Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant

Each day, students from around the world traverse the same path to and from school. However, while most have a flat and nearby route, not all children have it so easy. Especially in the past, when schools and public transport were scarce, and the majority of students from small towns had to undertake long journeys to arrive punctually at class every day. It is in homage to the path that the children of Serra d’Almos walked daily to attend school in Capçanes, in the Montsant (Catalonia), that the winemaker Josep Grau crafts a wine named El Pas de l'Estudiant (the student's path). A spectacular 5.5 km route with numerous stone margins and impressive slopes, where we find the vineyards that Josep tends with the intention of restoring them to their original state when they were planted in 1947.

Given that the winery Josep Grau is a family project located in the municipality of Marçà, Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant is a red wine made from garnacha peluda, cariñena, and a small percentage of garnacha blanca. These old vines are situated at about 320 meters above sea level in a well-ventilated area with good sun exposure. The vineyard is managed organically, and the harvest is done manually in small boxes. Once at the winery, the grapes are meticulously selected grain by grain and carefully crushed to initiate fermentation with indigenous yeasts in a 2,500-litre foudre, where it remains for 9 months before bottling.

With the intention of reviving the original splendour of one of the most charming places in Priorat, Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant is a beautiful way to connect with a unique journey taken thousands of times by mid-20th-century students.

 

2023 Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant 2023 captivates at first glance with its pale red hue, promising a distinctive experience. As you draw closer, notes of forest fruits intertwine with a fresh aroma of Mediterranean herbs and a subtle citrus hint. On the palate, it offers a smooth and silky texture, unveiling elegant mineral notes and nuances of fresh meat that add depth and complexity. The blend of Garnacha Peluda, Cariñena, and Garnacha Blanca provides a medium to full body, with polished tannins that round off its character. This wine is perfect for those seeking an authentic expression of terroir and history, capturing the essence of a vineyard with a rich heritage. The 2023 vintage showcases its evolution and potential, making it a worthy choice for any wine enthusiast.
2022

Josep Grau Viticultor El Pas de l'Estudiant 2022 is a barrel-aged red wine, refined and wonderfully expressive. On the palate, it stands out for its balance with delicate tannins and extraordinary freshness. Its complexity and serene energy will astonish you. On the nose, it presents notes of sour cherries and forest fruits, combined with aromas of violets, rose petals, and Mediterranean herbs. A subtle mineral background and delicate spicy and earthy touches complete its profile.                       


 
2023
95 Parker
2022
94 Parker

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  • We send it to Liechtenstein with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is CHF13.76 with Planzer.
  • For orders over CHF149 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.