2015 L’Abrunet de Frisach Blanc

Region: Terra Alta < Spain  
Grapes: Garnacha Blanca
Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic farming; iron-rich calcareous clay soils at 400m above sea level; 30-year old vines, 8ppm added SO2
Winemaker: Francesc Ferre

Catalonian young gun Francesc Ferre (he’s just 29) makes a tiny bit of kick-ass wines in the heart of Terra Alta, like this gorgeous Garnacha Blanca. Two harvests are performed – one at lower potential alcohol to contribute to crunchier, cooler acidity, and the second at higher ripeness with more phenolic development – fermented separately, then blended and raised in stainless steel. The result? Zesty stone fruits and lusty passion fruit, a hint of white pepper, and gorgeous peach blossom aromatics.