Anna Espelt has long studied habitat restoration and organic farming and now puts that to good use for her personal project focused on revitalizing 25 hectares of vineyards collectively called Mas Marés located within the Cap de Creus Nature Reserve of Spain in Catalunya. For such an intimate project, Anna works with Picapolla, Lledoner Blanc, Lledoner Roig, and Lledoner Negre. The vineyards are intermixed with oak trees, pastures, and fields of wild herbs, and farming is certified organic. She tills her soils only when it benefits the natural cover crops and utilizes organic inputs only when it aids the entire ecosystem. Pruning is undertaken to keep the vines’ health balanced with that of surrounding plants, resulting in lower yields but more resilient vines. Everything is harvested by hand, with a first selection in the vineyard and a second at the cellar. Fermentations are spontaneous and wines are aged in neutral French oak barrels.
- Pla de Gates Blanc | Lledoner Roig & Blanc
- Pla de Gates Negre | 100% Lledoner Negre