COSTERS DEL PRIORAT CATALUNYA, SPAIN

The wines of Costers del Priorat emphasize nuance & elegance over power, a philosophical departure from the strong, tannic wines that once defined Priorat. Founded by several partners bound to the land, starting with a small parcel planted in 1934 in Bellmunt, Priorat now owns 62 acres in four villages. Winemaker Jose Mas Barberà, the leading force of the winery, sees a new vision for the region focused on village-specific wines from old vines, transmitted with clarity & grace in an incredibly delicately packaged structure. Jose achieves this elegance by allowing the wines to guide their evolution without ever forcing their trajectory.