Region: Galicia, Spain

Vintage: 2019

Composition: 100% Albariño

History: The name Clos Pissarra is derived from the Catalan word for slate, as this is the soil that covers the regions of Montsant (sacred mountain) and Priorat (priory), that lie about 85 miles southwest of Barcelona. Arrels, meaning ‘roots’, as in a way we are returning to the place we originally came from. Priorat has quickly established itself as the premier wine region in Spain, producing wines of great intensity and concentration but yet remaining elegant and balanced. The most highly regarded sites comes from the villages of Bellmunt del Priorat, El Molar, El Lloar, Gratallops and Porrera. Montsant has found a most comfortable niche, being described as a softer, more approachable version of Priorat, and a great value. The most highly touted sites in the appellation are found in the villages of Falset and Capcanes.

Winemaking: 2/3 of the wine was fermented and kept in stainless steel and 1/3 in brand new Taransaud French oak barrels citrus character while the oak fermented lot adds depth and texture to the wine. The two lots were then blended together just before bottling. The stainless steel gives the wine a fresh and bright.