2018 Familia Torres Costers del Segre "Purgatori", Penedès, SpainABOUT THIS WINE In 1770, the monks of the Abbey of Montserrat settled in the els Desterrats property as penance. The area was renowned for its harsh climate and tough conditions. Their work: to cultivate the land to provide food for the diocese. Their legacy: the discovery of a new terroir and a fine wine. The legend: targe barrels mysteriously disappeared. Some said that they were taken up to heaven by the angels. Cariena, Garnacha and Syrah from

and Barbera

This zone is known for its terres blanches or Kimmeridgian Marls—white soils made of clay and marl and stones on top of Kimmeridgian limestone

100% Pinot Noir aged for15 months in French oak barrels

he decided to return to Thésée and get back to viticulture – the only problem was that he didn’t have any vineyards

expanded the holdings

Working with Mother Nature

Emillion have inspired us to build a cuvée around our oldest plantings of Cabernet Franc and Merlot

For years Chidaine has been a leader in natural viticulture

The vinification process includes a cold maceration period of 3 to 5 days

given that some of the vines are more than 60 years old

20% Tinta Amarela

Courault farms his Cabernet Franc