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Airós
Airós (Airy in english) like summer afternoons in the vineyards of Vallbona de les Monges. With a fresh and lively character, this wine is a reflection of the landscape of the Vall del Corb and is also another step in the journey of L’Olivera: it is our first rosé wine that we have made, exploring the qualities and characteristics of the Grenache grape.
This rosé wine gathers the experience acquired in the elaboration of Garnatxa in red wines and shows us its versatility to make it into a rosé wine that is a genuine expression of this variety, very adapted in Vall del Corb and which constitutes an identity feature. Subtle and delicate, with a spicy and original profile of a Grenache of a certain height (600 meters) that we have been discovering for years.
Terroir
ORIGIN: Vineyards from different municipalities in the Corb River Valley subzone of the Costers del Segre DO. Plots characterised by the drystone walls that surround the vineyards, preserving the fertility of the soil and the efficiency of the water.
SOIL: Chalky clay soil with variable levels of stoniness and depth.
CLIMATE: Climate with Mediterranean influence, featuring mild winters, hot summers, moderate thermal oscillation, and scarce, highly irregular seasonal rainfall. The afternoon sea breeze moderates the high summer temperatures.
Varieties
Grenache 100%
Vine growing
Organic farming. Manual harvest in crates of 10-12 kg.
Wine processing
Direct pressing of a part of the Grenache with a slight maceration in the press itself. The other part of Grenaches is the result of bleeding from a pigeage deposit after 48 hours. In both cases, the must ferments in a tank at a controlled temperature.
Production
2024 vinatge: 4.973 bottels
Technical sheet
Airós 2024
Characteristics of the 2022 vintage
The 2024 vintage, like those of 2022 and 2023, was very challenging from a climatic point of view. In this inland area, rainfall until autumn was very scarce, adding to the persistent drought of the previous two years. As a result, under dryland conditions, vine development was more about resilience than productivity.
In addition, the frost on the night of April 23 severely affected the young shoots, especially in vineyards located at the bottom of the valley. These conditions reduced productivity to around 20% of the interannual average.
From a thermal perspective, the harvest did not start as early as in the previous two vintages and lasted slightly longer, taking place between August 21 and October 8. However, the drought and low humidity favoured grapes with excellent sanitary conditions, with no presence of fungi or diseases.
Viticulture and wine processing
Certified organic dryland viticulture. Harvested by hand and placed in small 10–12 kg boxes.
This rosé is the result of two different winemaking processes: on the one hand, direct pressing of part of the Garnacha (mainly from Boscos de Nalec) with a light maceration in the press itself. On the other hand, the remaining Garnacha grapes from the Vall del Corb come from a saignée of a pigeage tank after 48 hours.
In both cases, the must then ferments in tanks at controlled temperature until bottling.
Analysis
Alcohol content: 14.22%
Total acidity: 4.3 g/l (sulphuric acid)
Volatile acidity: 0.4 g/l
Residual sugar: 0.3 g/l (glucose + fructose)
Total sulphur dioxide: 42 mg/l
Tasting notes
Bright pale pink colour. On the nose it is complex, with notes of fresh fruit—wild strawberries and red cherry—along with dairy hints and a touch of pastry cream. On the palate it is delicate, with some breadth and freshness, and a persistent finish.
Airós is perfect for drinking by the glass at any time. An ideal pairing for cold dishes and cured meats, it also goes very well with any type of pasta or alongside a coca with a tomato base.
Awards
Guia de Vins de Catalunya:
2025: 9,50 points (2023 vintage)