The producer
Celler Gritelles is based in Cornudella de Montsant, Tarragona, and makes DO Montsant wines from Macabeo, red Grenache and Carignan. Its vineyard holding covers 4 hectares at 400 to 700 metres above sea level, in a hot, dry climate with cool nights. Carignan is hand harvested and fermented with native yeasts without added sulfites. Manou Gritelles 2022 joins Grenache Noir and Carignan in a red wine, while Vedrenyes Gritelles 2021 is white. The broader range includes young and aged wines in red, white and rosé.
Known for
High altitude Montsant wines
Notable facts
- Celler Gritelles was founded in 2017.
- The vineyard area is 4 hectares.
- Celler Gritelles is based in Cornudella de Montsant, Tarragona.
- Manou Gritelles 2022 is a blend of Grenache Noir and Carignan.
- Carignan is hand harvested between mid September and early October.
From the atlas
Celler Gritelles
A Cornudella de Montsant winery making DO Montsant wines from Macabeo, red Grenache and Carignan.
At A Glance
| Field | Detail |
| Region | Spain, Catalonia |
| Appellation | DO Montsant |
| Village | Cornudella de Montsant, Tarragona |
| Main grapes | Macabeo, red Grenache and Carignan |
| Focus wine | Manou Gritelles 2022 |
| Defining feature | Hot, dry vineyards with cool nights |
The Producer
Celler Gritelles works across 4 hectares of vineyard in Cornudella de Montsant, Tarragona. Its wines belong to DO Montsant and use Macabeo, red Grenache and Carignan. The holding is small enough for vineyard differences to remain central to the range.
Place
Hot, dry days and cool nights shape the vineyard climate around Cornudella de Montsant. Warm conditions help grapes ripen, while cooler nights can help preserve acidity. The DO Montsant range includes Macabeo, red Grenache and Carignan.
Soil And Site
Clay, limestone, slate and pebbles appear across the northern Priorat vineyard area. These materials differ in water retention, drainage and heat, so they can alter ripening and the feel of a wine. Celler Gritelles links this soil diversity to specific features in each vineyard and differences between wines.
Story
Celler Gritelles was founded in 2017. Xavier Estivill manages the winery and Blai Estivill makes the wines, while oenology is handled within the same team. The project combines ancient traditions with scientific and technological knowledge.
The red cellar follows a long fermentation with vineyard native yeasts. Fermentation lasts 4 to 6 weeks, until the sugars of the grapes are fully consumed.
Vineyards And Cellar
Carignan is hand harvested between mid September and early October. Its fermentations take place without added sulfites, using native yeasts present on the skins of the grapes.
For Manou Gritelles 2022, alcoholic fermentation with skins lasts 18 to 24 days. The wine then receives 3 months in oak and 6 to 8 months in stainless steel.
Wines
The range includes young white and red wines, aged red and white wines, and an aged rosé. Manou Gritelles 2022 is a red Montsant wine, while Vedrenyes Gritelles 2021 is a white Montsant wine. The bottles span red, white and rosé styles across both youthful and aged categories.
In The Glass
Manou Gritelles 2022 is cherry red with purple reflections and red berry aromas. It is smooth and silky on the palate, with refreshing acidity and a soft, pleasant finish carrying a gentle touch of sweetness.
A Bottle To Understand It
Choose Manou Gritelles 2022. It combines Grenache Noir and Carignan in one red Montsant wine. Carignan supplies acidity and perfume, while Grenache brings sweetness and spice. Vedrenyes Gritelles 2021 provides the white counterpart to this red grape pairing.
Final Word
Celler Gritelles is a Cornudella de Montsant producer whose wines place Macabeo, red Grenache and Carignan inside the DO Montsant range.
Sources
- https://www.gritelles.com/en/
- https://wineguide.wein.plus/celler-gritelles
- https://www.turismepriorat.org/en/what-to-do/wine-route/celler-gritelles
- https://gritelles.com/en/grenache/
- https://gritelles.com/en/carignan/
- https://gritelles.com/en/product/manou/?v=1
- https://gritelles.com/en/grenache/?v=1