COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Viognier
PRODUCER
Costador Terroirs Mediterranis
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Metamorphika is an extraordinary project by Joan Franquet of Costador Terroirs Mediterranis, located in the high-altitude hills of Conca de Barberà, Catalonia. Franquet is dedicated to preserving ancient, near-extinct Catalan grape varieties and farming them using strict organic and biodynamic principles. By working outside the rigid constraints of local appellation laws, he crafts highly individualistic, low-intervention wines that express the raw, mineral-rich character of his mountainous terroirs. The project is instantly recognizable by its striking, custom-made clay bottles, which have earned a global cult following.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€31
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is fermented, aged, and bottled in custom clay amphorae, which micro-oxygenate the wine and create a uniquely creamy texture.
Fact 02
Vineyards are situated at extreme mountain altitudes between 550 and 864 meters, preserving natural acidity in the grapes.
Fact 03
In 2022, the harvest was advanced to mid-September to protect the grapes from wild mountain boars seeking water during a historic drought.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This single-varietal Viognier is crafted with minimal intervention to preserve its natural energy. The grapes are hand-harvested from high-altitude, organically farmed vineyards and undergo a rigorous selection process. Fermentation is carried out using wild, indigenous yeasts in traditional clay amphorae (tinajas). The wine is aged on its fine lees for several months in these clay vessels, which allow for gentle micro-oxygenation and enhance the wine's unique textural complexity. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered with no added sulfur, preserving its pure, vibrant character.
