# Quars (2022)

- **Producer:** El Mas De L'A
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Garnacha Blanca
- **Region:** Catalonia, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Average price:** €57
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–14 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, elderflower, lime, spice

## About this wine

Quars is a 100% Garnacha Blanca white wine from the prestigious DOQ Priorat region in Spain, produced by Alfredo Arribas under his El Mas de L'A project. Arribas, a former architect, is known for his low-intervention winemaking philosophy. The wine originates from vineyards in La Morera de Montsant, characterized by quartz and clay soils. The 2022 vintage reflects the region's potential for producing complex white wines alongside its famous reds, with a focus on sustainable viticulture and expressing the unique terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Winemaker Alfredo Arribas was an architect before dedicating himself to wine.
- The wine's name, 'Quars', refers to the quartz-rich soils of the vineyards.
- Grapes are harvested without pushing for full ripeness to preserve freshness.
- Fermentation uses native yeasts, reflecting a natural winemaking approach.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity cuts through the richness of creamy dishes and fatty proteins, while its structure complements roasted meats and seafood. The subtle fruit notes can bridge with lighter, herbaceous elements in dishes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Quars begins with the direct pressing of 100% Garnacha Blanca grapes, with a portion of stems included. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in a combination of cement and stainless steel vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a 10-month aging period in 500-liter French oak bocois. The wine is then bottled unfiltered, reflecting a commitment to minimal intervention and preserving the wine's natural character.