Wine information
Brisat is the Catalan term for white wines that are fermented with the skins. In regions such as Tarragona, Montsant and Terra Alta, it used to be customary to process white wine grapes in this way. This also applies to the Brisat 2022 from Terroir Sense Fronteres. In contrast to the historic Brisats, which matured oxidatively in wooden barrels after fermentation, this wine is matured in steel tanks. The wine, made purely from Garnacha Blanca, is correspondingly pure and unadorned, combining local tradition with contemporary flavour. The grapes for the Brisat 2022 come from several vineyards in the Montsant region with loamy and sandy soils.
Color
Golden
Nose
A subtle smoky note mingles with fennel and ripe pear. The 2022 vintage appears somewhat riper and warmer than its predecessors, but is still perfectly fresh. Overall, the bouquet is more herbaceous than fruity.
Palate
On the palate, the Brisat has fine, silky tannins and plenty of grip. However, the tannin is less pronounced than in many orange wines. This white wine also has a stimulating spiciness, and the slight astringency in the salty, mineral finish is appealing and stimulating. The Gewächs is less about the fruit and more about the structure and mouthfeel. It is full-bodied, grippy and creamy, as well as being flavoursome and therefore an excellent accompaniment to many dishes. This is a white wine with personality that once again demonstrates that the thick-skinned Garnacha Blanca is perfectly suited to fermentation with the skins.
Food recommendations by Thomas Götz
- Monkfish with tomatoes and mussels in white wine sauce
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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| Winemaker | Terroir Sense Fronteres |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Priorat & Montsant |
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| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Drinking temperature | 12° |
| Manufacturer | Terroir Sense Fronteres, c/ Baixa Font 12, 43737 Torroja del Priorat / Spain |
