L'Equilibrista 2015

We visited this new Bodegas at the end of a marathon 3 day trip round northern Spain. Their wine was certainly one of the highlights. Small scale production, artisan wines.

Here on the slopes of the holy mountain of Montserrat in Esparreguera – half an hour away from Barcelona – Francisco Marti cultivates 22 hectares planted at 165m on alluvial soil.

Old bush vines, some older than 100 years! Grenache and Syrah & Samso (carignan).

Medium-full bodied, smoky red berried fruits but a surprising amount of acidity ensure the wines fresh and not overpowering.