COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% Garnacha Blanca
PRODUCER
El Mas De L'A
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quars is a 100% Garnacha Blanca white wine from the prestigious DOQ Priorat region in Spain, produced by Alfredo Arribas under his El Mas de L'A project. Arribas, a former architect, is known for his low-intervention winemaking philosophy. The wine originates from vineyards in La Morera de Montsant, characterized by quartz and clay soils. The 2022 vintage reflects the region's potential for producing complex white wines alongside its famous reds, with a focus on sustainable viticulture and expressing the unique terroir.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€57
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Alfredo Arribas was an architect before dedicating himself to wine.
Fact 02
The wine's name, 'Quars', refers to the quartz-rich soils of the vineyards.
Fact 03
Grapes are harvested without pushing for full ripeness to preserve freshness.
Fact 04
Fermentation uses native yeasts, reflecting a natural winemaking approach.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Quars begins with the direct pressing of 100% Garnacha Blanca grapes, with a portion of stems included. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in a combination of cement and stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 10-month aging period in 500-liter French oak bocois. The wine is then bottled unfiltered, reflecting a commitment to minimal intervention and preserving the wine's natural character.
