Còsmic Vinyaters, led by Salvador Batlle Barrabeig, is a project which connects two Catalunyan landscapes. Vineyards spread across the inland Alt Empordà region hug the base of the Pyrenees, while those further south in Baix Penedès are more coastally influenced. The latter sees a combination of autochthonous Catalunyan and foreign varietals, while those in Alt Empordà are predominately hyper-local. By working this way, Salvador and the team encapsulate not only the wine traditions of the region, but also a mosaic of terroirs and climate. This energy flows through the wines, all of which are hand-harvested in accordance to the lunar cycles and made without filtering, fining, or any additives. Constel.lació 2025 is a blend of Caringan (Blanc, Roja and Gris), Grenache (Blanc, Roja and Gris) and Moscatell Alexandria from sandy-granitic soils. Grapes undergo a combination of maceration techniques after harvesting and de-stemming. 30% of the mash undergoes carbonic maceration, 60% spends five days on the skins and 10% are foot-crushed and macerated 12 days. After combining, spontaneous fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, before ageing on fine lees for four months. Saline and fresh with crunchy notes of fresh cranberry and an ultra-glou-glou body. Constel.lació 2025 would pair well with a strawberry and tomato salad.
