The most intimate project of the Catalan winemaker and winemaker is in his Tomàs Cusiné Winery with four bottles made with grapes harvested in high mountain farms. From each vineyard ecological, one of the best assemblers of Spain extracts the best selection of raw materials. His creations are Finca Racons, Finca Combarra, Finca Barqueres and Finca La Serra del Vent, that receive their name from each of the places where the vines are cultivated. In general, at an altitude of 800 meters, three excellent wine products are born that reflect the sheer extension of the territory, located in the Les Garrigues region. Learn more here.
The estates of the Tomàs Cusiné Winery
The Catalan municipality of The Vilosell (Lleida) welcomes the Tomàs Cusiné Winery, founded there in the first personal adventure of the winegrower after his experiences in other families. So much Remei Castle as Cervoles Celler They contributed to the training of the winemaker to later take over the reins of their own winery. He wanted to settle in the highest altitude wine region in the southern half of Catalonia and the result has been successful. Because he has achieved these four wines with character, implementing their own philosophy. Thus, this personal project with mountain products.
Farm Racons 2016
This first came from the Tomàs Cusiné Winery is an interpretation of the highest excellence of the Macabeo variety in the Catalan territory. Farm raccoons It comes from a unique enclave that has less than two hectares of vineyards. Of the vintage 2016, the product offers a golden color, being soft and friendly on the palate, combining volume with depth. Its acidity is perfect, as is its complexity and intensity, with a long finish. The texture of syrup and a citrus character characterize it, providing freshness in the midst of an outstanding character fruity. Notes of apple, pear and pineapple are appreciated. Its price is set at 24 €.
Comabarra Farm 2014
This second came from the Tomàs Cusiné Winery It is obtained from the strains that grow at the highest altitude in the entire area, on the peaks of the Lleida town, at the southern end of the DO Costers del Segre. It is a red wine from the vintage 2014 made from several varieties: Garnacha, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its cherry red color with a garnet rim characterizes it at first glance.
By testing it, it unfolds its repertoire of aromatic nuances between menthol, balsamic and pastry, as well as ripe black fruit. It has hints of tobacco, cloves and slate as well. In the mouth it is enveloping and seductive, with a glyceric texture and sweet tannins. Those that harmonize very well with a generous acidity. Its end is reminiscent of coffee, green tea or chocolate. It can be bought for about 26 €.
Barqueres Estate 2016
Of the variety Carignan, cultivated on 1,2 hectares located on a plot of the northeast slope, the Finca Racons wine from the vintage of three years ago. At more than 700 meters above sea level, the existence there of a mountainous fault sets the ideal conditions for the cultivation of this variety of grape. Offers a intense color red and very expressive on the nose, with aromas of black fruit, purple plum and tobacco. It is delicate but its passage through the palate is fresh, providing fine tannins and a long aftertaste. Its price is 25 €.
The Serra del Vent 2017
Lastly, this complex and elegant white wine of the grape variety Chardonnay comes from the Farm La Serra. The space is less than one hectare in a small valley with a steep slope to the northeast. Over there blow the winds from the west, which daily clean the vines and then change to a night sea breeze. The influence of this natural element gives it the name it has. The price of your last vintage (2017) It is 24 €.
