Josep Foraster Julieta 2025

Josep Foraster works in D.O. Conca de Barberà in inland Catalonia and was an early champion of Trepat as a red wine. Trepat is an indigenous Catalan variety long used for rosé and only vinified as a red since 1987. It is naturally light bodied, low in tannin, high in acidity and bright with red fruit, closer in spirit to a cool climate red than to Spain's bigger styles. This wine is aged for seven months on its lees in concrete, with no oak. The inert concrete keeps the fruit pure and the colour bright, while the extended contact with the fine lees adds a subtle texture and roundness through the slow release of mannoproteins, softening the wine's natural crispness without adding weight. Expect a pale, translucent red, a nose of fresh raspberry, red currant and cherry with floral and faintly earthy notes, and a light, juicy palate with vivid acidity, the barest tannin and a clean, peppery finish. Serve lightly chilled, around 13 to 14 degrees. Its freshness and low tannin make it a versatile partner for lighter dishes.