Instabile Claret 2022

Wine description for Instabile Claret 2022 by Vins Nus

Character

A dynamic, radically independent wine that defies any rigid convention. With its liaison of red and white grape varieties, Instabile Claret embodies the philosophy of lightness and movement – a counterpoint to the region’s classical monumentality. It presents itself fresh, carried by vibrant acidity and ethereally transparent in expression.

Terroir & Origin

Sourced from extreme high-altitude vineyards near Serra Alta, shaped by cool nights and yellow clay soils. The microclimate of this mountainous area bestows upon the grapes a spectacular freshness rarely expected in southern Catalonia. Winemaker Alfredo Arribas harnesses these cool terroirs in Montsant and Priorat to craft wines of unadulterated character and authentic, terroir-driven wildness.

Grape Varieties & Vinification

The cuvée blends Grenache and Grenache Blanc in a traditional claret style, where red and white grapes are co-processed. Maturation follows a strict philosophy of restraint: no sulphur additions, no dominant oak influence, and no manipulated extraction. Naturalness takes precedence, lending the wine a mutable, almost kinetic nature.

Food Pairings

This agile wine pairs beautifully with slightly chilled roast chicken, a delicate octopus tapas dish, or a rustic platter of air-dried salami. It also makes a striking statement alongside vegetarian dishes such as roasted root vegetables.