COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Macabeo, Riesling
PRODUCER
B.R.O.T. Col·lectiu Biodinàmic
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Blanc Inicial is produced by B.R.O.T. (Biodinàmica per la Recuperació de l'Origen i el Terroir), a collaborative biodynamic collective in Catalonia's Penedès region. Spearheaded by Ramón Raventós of Gleva Estates alongside winemaker Alex Ruiz Masachs and local viticultors like Florencia Sarda and Josep Massana, the project focuses on restoring the authentic expression of local terroirs through minimal-intervention viticulture. The 2023 vintage highlights a unique partnership between traditional Mediterranean Macabeo and cool-climate Riesling grown in the shadow of the Montserrat mountain range.
ALCOHOL
11.2%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
B.R.O.T. stands for Biodynamic Recovery of Origin and Terroir, aiming to revitalize traditional Penedès viticulture.
Fact 02
The Riesling component is sourced from the 'Sota el Pont' parcel, sheltered by olive trees at the foot of the Montserrat mountain.
Fact 03
This wine avoids bâtonnage (lees stirring) entirely to maintain its electric, vertical tension and saline purity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the 2023 vintage emphasizes purity and minimal intervention. The Macabeo and Riesling grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed without skin contact. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts to preserve the natural characteristics of the Alt Penedès micro-terroirs. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended aging on its fine lees without stirring (bâtonnage), allowing it to develop a subtle mid-palate texture while retaining its vibrant, linear acidity and clean, vertical structure.
