Notes from La Luz Selections:

"Husband and wife nerds Jessica and Sergi began envisioning what has become Cisteller in the early days of their romance when they first met and fell in love as lab partners at UC Davis in California, circa 2015. Upon completion of their studies they traveled the globe, together and individually, working 15 different harvests in both hemispheres under the tutelage of world class misfits and maestros of winemaking. They learned practical insight into reductive winemaking in New Zealand, how to handle wine gently in the Mosel, ways to soften tannins in the Priorat, and also spent time working with the astounding wines of Marchand Tawse in the Côtes de O’r in Burgundy made by inimitable winemaker Pascal Marchand. They returned to Sergi’s home in Subirats in 2019 to make their dreams come true.

The family estate is located in the Muntanyes d’Ordal, Alt Penedès with an elevation of 300 meters with Mediterranean climate and marine influence. Organically farmed, they own about 20 hectares of land, 12 of which are currently under vine as many of the parcels are resting to allow the soil to rejuvenate after years of extractive practices. The vineyards have been certified organic for ten years and are cared for with regenerative viticulture principles. The majority of the old vines at El Sot are Xarel.lo, and Cisteller will continue replanting this emblematic variety as it is resilient to the changing Mediterranean climate."