Vila-Closa Brisat, white, made from Macabeo / Viura, from Terra Alta DO

Vila-Closa Brisat

Name: Vila-Closa Brisat
Brand: Celler La Botera
SKU: BOTB012

75cl

2024

Old vine Macabeo wine from Terra Alta crafted in a fresh, non-oxidative skin contact style. A modern take on Spanish orange wine with strong gastronomic appeal.

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Vila-Closa Brisat

Vila-Closa Brisat is a Spanish skin contact wine made from old vine Macabeo in Terra Alta, a region valued for its ability to deliver character, freshness, and authenticity within Mediterranean viticulture. Sourced from a small parcel of vines over 75 years old, this wine reflects the balance and quiet intensity that only old vineyards can achieve.

Terra Alta offers a distinctive growing environment. Limestone-rich soils, low rainfall, and constant winds such as the cierzo and garbí shape wines with natural tension and clarity. In addition, the region holds Biosphere Reserve status, certified by UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere program. This recognition highlights a strong commitment to sustainable farming and respect for the landscape.

Within this context, Vila-Closa Brisat revisits a historical style of white winemaking. The brisat method, based on skin contact fermentation, was once common in the region. Today, it connects with the growing interest in texture-driven whites and minimal intervention styles. However, while often associated with orange wine, this wine is more accurately described as a skin contact wine. The focus here is not oxidation, but freshness and varietal clarity.

As a result, the wine shows structure and phenolic grip while maintaining precision and energy. It avoids heavy oxidative notes and instead delivers balance and drinkability. Because of this, it fits well within modern wine lists that seek versatility and strong food pairing potential.

At the same time, this style reflects a broader movement in the wine scene. There is a clear demand for wines that combine tradition with definition and freshness. Vila-Closa Brisat responds to that demand with confidence. As a Spanish skin contact wine, it offers texture without heaviness and character without excess.

Celler La Botera, founded in 1986, works with a clear respect for origin and a low-intervention approach. As a result, the wines show consistency and identity. Vila-Closa Brisat stands as a precise and contemporary expression of Macabeo and of Terra Alta itself.

Winery

Country

Spain

Region

Cataluña

Designation of Origin

Terra Alta DO

Varieties

Macabeo / Viura

PRODUCTION METHOD

This wine is sourced from a small plot of Macabeo vines over 75 years old, where naturally low yields deliver concentration and character. Harvest timing is key, ensuring balance between ripeness and freshness while preserving the vineyard identity. Fermentation takes place with the skins for around twenty days, following the traditional brisat style. This technique enhances structure and depth, giving the wine a more gastronomic profile. After fermentation, the wine is transferred into French oak casks and kept on its lees, naturally building texture and stability.

AGING

Aged for 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels with regular bâtonnage, adding texture, integration, and depth.

TASTING NOTE

Soft golden yellow in color. The nose shows dried nuts and herbal notes. On the palate, it is intense and structured, with a subtle bitterness that lengthens the finish. Long, rounded, and highly food-friendly.

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Celler La Botera

Cataluña

Celler La Botera was founded in 1986 in Batea, at the heart of Terra Alta, by five local winegrowing families who joined forces to bring their vineyards and wines to life under one shared project. Known as a faithful guardian of Garnacha Blanca, the emblematic grape of the region, the winery produces a diverse portfolio ranging from fresh and approachable wines to long-aged cellar selections, innovative Mediterranean underwater projects and distinctive vermouths. Rooted in tradition yet open to innovation, La Botera reflects the strength of family viticulture and the authentic character of Terra Alta.

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