Aires de Garbet: Essence of Empordà
Aires de Garbet is a wine from the Perelada winery, originating from the emblematic Finca Garbet, the most iconic vineyard in Peralada, located in Empordà in Catalonia, one of the most spectacular regions in Spain.
Elements of Life
This wine stands out for its connection to the four essential elements of life, clearly perceptible in the Garbet vineyard: the Mediterranean which it overlooks, the warmth of the sun, the richness of the slate soil providing character, and the relentless tramontana (a cold north wind).
Influence on Personality
It is this combination of elements that inspires Perelada each year in crafting Aires de Garbet. Beyond being intrinsic to the essence of the location, these factors significantly influence the personality of Aires de Garbet. The slate soil gift grapes of low yield but exceptional quality. Solar radiation, reflected in the sea at the foot of the estate, contributes to the optimal ripening. The tramontana, a representative wind of Empordà, sculpts the vines, subjecting them to water stress resulting in small, yet intensely flavoured grapes. The sea, with its thermoregulatory capacity, controls the maturity of the vines.
Reflection of Biodiversity
Aires de Garbet also reflects biodiversity, capturing all the vegetation surrounding the vineyard, from notes of fennel and rosemary to the presence of pine, expressed in a sublime manner in each glass. It is an expressive and distinctly Mediterranean wine, exclusively crafted with red Grenache, one of the varieties best adapted to the Mediterranean.
Aromatic Expression of Origin
Located just 5m above sea level, Finca Garbet aims to make this wine a true aromatic expression of its origin, featuring notes of red fruits, spices, Mediterranean herbs and a subtle balsamic undertone. It rests for 15 months in a Bordeaux barrel of second-use French Tronçais oak, 300l in size, with the aim of integrating the wood without overly marking its presence. Subsequently, the ageing process continues in the bottle.
Goal of Intensity and Balance
The goal is to try to achieve the kindness, elegance and silkiness characteristic of Mediterranean wines whilst maintaining freshness, resulting in a wine that is broad, linear and with great depth. In essence, Aires de Garbet is the search for a wine with intensity, balance and a distinct personality, aiming to infuse into every glass the richness of the l'Empordà landscape.
