La Mariota, 'Le Vols des Etourneaux' 2022
Le Vol des Etourneaux is the lightest expression of all the reds from La Mariota. Translating as "Starling thiefs" coming in flocks in the vineyards as soon as the grapes ripened, taking their part of the harvest. Cecilia and Guillermo are taking them at their game against them by harvesting just before full maturity, followed by a short maceration in whole bunches for 5 days. Resulting in a wine that is lighter in colour but packs a punch in flavours and texture. A blend of Grenache and Carignan supported by a dash of Syrah. To be served chilled!
Le Vol des Etourneaux is the lightest expression of all the reds from La Mariota. Translating as "Starling thiefs" coming in flocks in the vineyards as soon as the grapes ripened, taking their part of the harvest. Cecilia and Guillermo are taking them at their game against them by harvesting just before full maturity, followed by a short maceration in whole bunches for 5 days. Resulting in a wine that is lighter in colour but packs a punch in flavours and texture. A blend of Grenache and Carignan supported by a dash of Syrah. To be served chilled!
Le Vol des Etourneaux is the lightest expression of all the reds from La Mariota. Translating as "Starling thiefs" coming in flocks in the vineyards as soon as the grapes ripened, taking their part of the harvest. Cecilia and Guillermo are taking them at their game against them by harvesting just before full maturity, followed by a short maceration in whole bunches for 5 days. Resulting in a wine that is lighter in colour but packs a punch in flavours and texture. A blend of Grenache and Carignan supported by a dash of Syrah. To be served chilled!
La Mariota is a relative newcomer, situated in the village of Vingrau, one of the best terroirs in the Roussillon. Cecilia Diaz and Guillermo Campos hail from Argentina; they met while working in Spain in the early 2000s. After looking for opportunities they came to the Roussillon for the weather and to be closer to their Spanish families. In 2015 Guillermo joined the brothers at Domaine Danjou Banessy and started a winemaker course, he also worked for Cyril Fhal at Clos du Rouge Gorge. In 2017 the couple found some land to work in Vingrau and Tautavel, starting with 6 varieties planted across 1.7ha. 2019 marked the first vinification “at home” in Vingrau, they now farm 8ha, including some new plantings. From the start they have worked in an organic way, wanting to produce wines with bright fruit, structure and freshness. They vinify as naturally as possible.
Grape Varieties: 45% Grenache Noir, 40% Carignan, 15% Syrah Average age of Vines: 50 Years old vines Terroir: Clay and Limestone soils Winemaking: 5 day maceration, whole bunch, spontaneous fermentation Ageing: Aged total 8 months, 4 months in 500L barrel and 4 months in tank
