In the rolling hills of Priorat, Ester Nin and Carles Ortiz employ biodynamic farming, working their steep terraces with a mix of old wisdom and scientific precision. Their Planetes vineyard sits at 400 metres, rooted in the famous llicorella slate, and is farmed without chemicals or irrigation. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts, followed by ageing in large foudres to let the grape and site speak clearly.
Made from garnatxa that here in Priorat reveals a leaner, more chiselled side of the grape, with purity of red fruit and a stony backbone from the slate soils.
Planetes Garnatxes 2020 (Nin-Ortiz)
In the glass it shows a bright, translucent ruby with a lively sheen. Aromas of wild strawberries, pomegranate and dried herbs, with hints of rose petals and a subtle mineral edge. On the palate it’s fresh and precise, with fine tannins, red fruit purity and a long, stony finish.
Price: Medium