La Mariota - Flight of the Starlings 2023
Domaine La Mariota is located in Vingrau, in Roussillon . It was founded in 2018 by Cécilia Diaz and Guillermo Campos , originally from Argentina and initially sommeliers and restaurant professionals in Paris, London, Cannes and Geneva. In a few years, they expanded their vineyard from 1.7 to 8 hectares of old vines, spread between two small communes with contrasting geological terroirs: Tautavel, with schist soils, and Vingrau, characterized by limestone. Today, Cécilia and Guillermo work with eight different grape varieties, with distinct vinification and aging for each plot. They favor the most natural approach possible : indigenous yeasts, no inputs (except sometimes a light dose of sulfur), no filtration and long aging. The estate is certified organic .
Le Vol des Étourneaux is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan . Vinification is carried out using whole bunches with a short maceration of 5 to 7 days. The wine is aged for around 10 months in demi-muids , then 6 months in vats .
Grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
"A wine of character, vibrant and natural, perfect to accompany a summer barbecue dish or a mature cheese."