La Comarcal is a small project by two good friends who just happen to be two of eastern Spain’s most talented viticultores: Javi Revert and Victor Marqués. Located in the mountainous village of Venta del Moro in the Valencia D.O., La Comarcal (“The District”) is a young winery founded in 2017 with the inspiration of making delicious, youthful wines—new expressions based on the old mountain vineyards of native Valencian grape varieties they farm with certified organic viticulture and native yeasts, utilizing only a judicious amount of sulfur. They focus on regenerative agriculture in every aspect of their work. From researching the best locations to replant native varieties to replace the once-dominant international varieties to working with traditional mixed-agriculture farming and planting trees, Javi and Victor are lifelong students of their natural environment, with the experience to make a significant impact. It shows in the energy and transparency of the project, as this winemaking duo is among the most exciting teams to watch in Spain.  

Carmen is their limited, flagship red, produced with organically-farmed 50% bobal and 50% garnacha. The bobal comes from Paraje Tolluelos, a two-hectare plot of bush-trained bobal planted in 1965 at 650m and one hectare of garnacha, near the village of Venta del Moro. The wine is savory and Mediterranean in character with round, fine tannins and an elegant, powerful palate. Crisp red fruits and Mediterranean herbs make this an elegant wine that goes perfectly with traditional paella and grilled meats.

Vinification – After a rigorous selection in the vineyard, each variety is hand-harvested separately. 50% of the grapes are destemmed, and 50% are fermented as full clusters with indigenous yeasts. Bunches are then pressed, and alcoholic and malolactic fermentations finish in a 1700L cement egg, followed by 12 months of aging in concrete and bottling.

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