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Josep Grau oversees 26ha of organic vineyards in Priorat and Montsant, at varying elevations and degrees of llicorella (slate), chalky clay, and decomposed granite. This Garnacha Blanco was grown in clay soils and from young vines. It was native fermented and aged in concrete tanks for 3 months.
Perfumed pear, green fig, white peach roll along the subtly waxen palate, finishing with lingering stony spice. Quite a lot of texture and weight for 12.5%.
"A savoury and fleshy, notably herbal, Mediterranean-style white here from Spain, riper and chewier than the 12.5% alcohol declared would imply. There's a real resinous flavour streak running through the back end, a highly botanical ending to a subtly fruity beginning. It's nice structured as well, and with more than adequate acids to pull it all together, emphasizing the tacky tannic texture. A white for proteins off the grill, definitely not casual sipping; best 2027-2032. Tasted January 2026.” - 91 points, John Szabo, MS, WineAlign.com
"A volador is Spanish for “flyer,” more specifically from WWII era or perhaps a reference to HMS Volador, a Spanish ship acquired by the Royal Navy. In this case the name for an organically-grown garnacha blanco from the licorella, clay and granite slate soils of Montsant for a viscous and unctuous white. Modern, sleek and just phenolic enough to be expressive of some tannic grip. Drink 2026-2028. Tasted January 2026.” - 91 points, Michael Godel, WineAlign.com
Read about Josep Grau Viticultor here.
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $25
Style: Still
Region: Catalonia
Appellation: DO Montsant
Country: Spain
Grapes: Garnacha Blanco
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: Yes
Low Intervention: Yes
Josep Grau oversees 26ha of organic vineyards in Priorat and Montsant, at varying elevations and degrees of llicorella (slate), chalky clay, and decomposed granite. This Garnacha Blanco was grown in clay soils and from young vines. It was native fermented and aged in concrete tanks for 3 months.
Perfumed pear, green fig, white peach roll along the subtly waxen palate, finishing with lingering stony spice. Quite a lot of texture and weight for 12.5%.
"A savoury and fleshy, notably herbal, Mediterranean-style white here from Spain, riper and chewier than the 12.5% alcohol declared would imply. There's a real resinous flavour streak running through the back end, a highly botanical ending to a subtly fruity beginning. It's nice structured as well, and with more than adequate acids to pull it all together, emphasizing the tacky tannic texture. A white for proteins off the grill, definitely not casual sipping; best 2027-2032. Tasted January 2026.” - 91 points, John Szabo, MS, WineAlign.com
"A volador is Spanish for “flyer,” more specifically from WWII era or perhaps a reference to HMS Volador, a Spanish ship acquired by the Royal Navy. In this case the name for an organically-grown garnacha blanco from the licorella, clay and granite slate soils of Montsant for a viscous and unctuous white. Modern, sleek and just phenolic enough to be expressive of some tannic grip. Drink 2026-2028. Tasted January 2026.” - 91 points, Michael Godel, WineAlign.com
Read about Josep Grau Viticultor here.
Vintage: 2024
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $25
Style: Still
Region: Catalonia
Appellation: DO Montsant
Country: Spain
Grapes: Garnacha Blanco
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: Yes
Low Intervention: Yes
