COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache Noir, Carignan
PRODUCER
Grifoll Declara
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tossals Selecció Cellers Grifoll Declara is a red wine from the Priorat region of Spain, produced by Grifoll Declara. This fifth-generation family winery, with a history dating back to 1736, is committed to organic and sustainable viticulture. The vineyards are organically farmed on terraces with soils composed of clay and sand, some featuring carboniferous slates with marine fossils. The winery emphasizes minimal intervention in its winemaking process. Grifoll Declara considers its wines vegan, as no animal products are used in their production.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winery has been cultivating terroirs since 1736.
Fact 02
Uses 'Sexual Confusion' method to combat pests.
Fact 03
Proudly produces vegan wines.
Fact 04
Soils contain carboniferous slates with marine fossils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tossals Selecció Cellers Grifoll Declara begins with an initial cold maceration for eight days. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Maceration times can vary. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months in French oak barrels. Grapes are harvested into small, sterilized boxes to maintain freshness, with the entire process from vineyard to cellar completed in under three hours. Organic and sustainable farming practices are integral to the production.
