L'OM

L'OM 2021 is an extraordinary wine from the renowned winegrowers' cooperative Celler Masroig , which is produced in the heart of the Catalan wine -growing area Montsant . This wine embodies passion and manual skills of the winemakers who are committed to tradition and innovation. It is the first and only 100% red wine from 100% Garnatxa Negra , a tribute to the winegrowers of La Serra d'Almos.

The year 2021 was characterized by ideal climatic conditions , with moderate temperatures and sufficient precipitation, which enabled optimal maturation of the grapes. In addition, the combination of warm days and cool nights caused a balanced acidity and intensive flavors.

The grapes for L'OM come from a few small vineyards in La Serra d’Almos in the south of the Montsant area. They are located on a height of 300-400m and are slightly inclined to the west. The vines grow on limestone floors , which give the wine a special minerality and complexity . They are between 35 and 50 years old and are brought up both in the wire frame and as a bush are. The vineyards are managed sustainably in order to preserve the quality and character of the grapes, the hot and dry climate favors biological-oriented management.

During the growth period, the winemakers made sure to achieve the optimal maturity level , which has a positive effect on the quality of the wine. The reading took place by hand in the middle of September 2021, the best grapes were selected in the vineyard and later also in the basement before processing.  After the harvest, the grapes were gently discontinued and pressed immediately. The fermentation was initiated in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with pure linen and lasted 7 days at 20-22 ° C. The wine is then matured in barrels from French oak for 8 months, which gives it additional depth and complexity, and rested in the bottle for another 12 months. This maturation contributes to integrating the flavors and gives the wine an elegant texture and structure.