MOUNTAINS & VITICULTURE

Historical varieties and mineral identity

MONTSANT

Vines rooted on steep terraces, worked entirely by hand. Slate soils and vines over 65 years old yield little, and give wines of rare complexity and balance.

The vineyards of our Montsant are defined by an extreme topography and grueling cultivation conditions, often described as heroic viticulture: vines rooted on steep terraces where every task, from pruning to harvest, must be done by hand. Averaging over 65 years of age, Potente old vines has deep root systems, defying drought to draw nutrients from the subsoil. Yields are low, but the reward is a wine of sublime complexity and balance.


The soils of Potente are a diverse mosaic, dominated by slate, locally known as llicorella, which infuses the wine with a distinct mineral edge. This is balanced by limestone and granite formations that lend finesse, floral nuances, and lift. Today, our identity remains deeply rooted in a profound reverence for our heritage varietals: Garnacha, Cariñena (Samsó), Syrah, and Merlot.

65+ years

AVERAGE VINE AGE

Llicorella

SLATE SOIL

Garnacha

SAMSÓ · SYRAH · MERLOT

CAVA

High-altitude vineyards of Alt Penedès, sheltered by the Montserrat massif. Old bush vines and a manual harvest into small crates protect the fruit.

Our Cava Brut is born in the heart of Alt Penedès, from high-altitude vineyards tucked against the coastal Pre-Pyrenees. To the northwest, the Montserrat massif stands as a crucial natural barrier, shielding the vines from biting northern winds.

Our winemaking is anchored by ancient bush vines, averaging 40 years of age, alongside modern trellis systems. On the steepest slopes, the landscape dictates a more complex viticulture; the sheer incline forbids mechanization, demanding a entirely manual harvest into small crates to safeguard the quality of the fruit.

Our soils are predominantly clay-limestone, imparting a striking mineral drive and
structural freshness to our native varietals: Xarel·lo, Macabeo, and Parellada.

40+ years

AVERAGE VINE AGE

Clay-limestone

MINERAL SOIL

Xarel·lo

MACABEU · PARELLADA