Orbita Venus Macabeo
$36.99
Òrbita Venus is the latest project from René Barbier Jr., made in collaboration with friends across Priorat, Montsant, and Conca de Barberà. Working with biodynamically grown fruit and inspired by techniques like velo en flor ageing, the team explores fresh expressions of Trepat and Macabeu. The wines are vibrant, energetic, and full of character.
Parajes Del Valle Macabeo
$26.99
Parajes del Valle is a relatively new winery established in 2018. Maria Jover, a 28-year-old winemaker who trained at the legendary Vega Sicilia, oversees the winemaking duties. Her modern views on winemaking are driving the transformation of other wines in the area. The certified organic Monastrell grapes all come from old vines (15-40 years) split across four plots (Fountain of the Partridges, La Cañada de Albatana and the Termino de Arriba in the north of Jumilla). They are maintained by the age-old “Terraje" system, meaning that the vineyards are rented out to the farmers, who give back 7% of the production in turn for taking good care of the vines. They are part of the García Pérez group, a major bulk wine player in Spain, but the Parajes project is a separate endeavour focusing on organic, minimal intervention wines.