The very balsamic and waxy white 2023 Porrera Vi de Vila Blanco now mentions on the label the places from which the grapes are sourced, the lieux-dits (or parajes) of La Coma d’en Romeu, Mas d’en Perí and La Sentiu, all in the village of Porrera and all planted with young vines on slopes at 400 to 550 meters above sea level. It’s pure Garnacha Blanca with varietal typicity, good ripeness and 14.5% alcohol; so, it’s not a shy white. After 72 hours of maceration, it fermented with the skins in stainless steel for 25 days, with daily bâtonnage. It matured in 2,000-liter oak foudres for five months. It has a golden color and a ripe nose with notes of ripe apples, some spice and herbs. It’s round and juicy, with herbal and balsamic flavors and a dry finish. 10,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2024.
It is a very special collection, in every way. It is the only white wine from Celler Vall Llach, obtained from grapes from Viognier vines, rooted in the wildest part of the “Mas del Porrerà” estate, and complemented with Grenaches, Picapolls, Macabeu and Escanayvelles from the ” Pieces”.
On the other hand, this collection, limited by a limited production, which does not exceed an average of 800 bottles per vintage, is a memory and a tribute to the poet Miquel Marti i Pol, a friend of the Celler since its foundation.
