The Story
Founded in 2006 by Joan Asens, who had worked in medical distribution until his 60s before returning to his family's land in Catalonia. The vineyards are in Falset, at 400-500 meters elevation in the southern part of D.O. Montsant, with vines averaging 60-70 years old on decomposed slate (llicorella) soils. Certified organic. Orto is 100% Garnacha fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, open-top concrete, and clay amphorae. Aged 12 months in neutral oak and clay. Total production around 8,000 bottles annually.
Description
Founded in 2006 by Joan Asens, who had worked in medical distribution until his 60s before returning to his family's land in Catalonia. The vineyards are in Falset, at 400-500 meters elevation in the southern part of D.O. Montsant, with vines averaging 60-70 years old on decomposed slate (llicorella) soils. Certified organic. Orto is 100% Garnacha fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel, open-top concrete, and clay amphorae. Aged 12 months in neutral oak and clay. Total production around 8,000 bottles annually.
