Organic wines

LA COMARCAL, JAVI REVERT & VÍCTOR MARQUÉS, VALENCIA

We came to know Javi Revert through his excellent work at Celler del Roure and most recently through the collaborative project La Comarcal. Since 2014 Javi also makes wine in his home village of Font de la Figuera in the south – western corner of DO Valencia. He has started this personal venture, inspired by his grandfather from whom he inherited a very special plot named Pla de Micalet, which was in the hands of his family for three generations. Curiously enough, this ancient, terraced vineyard with elevations between 710m – 730m above sea level is planted with mix of indigenous white varieties: Tortosi, Trepadell, Malvasia, Merseguera, PX and Verdil which thrive in the warm Mediterranean climate. The soil is chalky and poor in organic matter, more akin to albariza found in Jerez. After re-discovering this unique vineyard, Javi continues his exploration of the home area, now farming around 6 hectares of vines – several of which are north facing, higher altitude plots with sandy- chalky soil. For his red wines he works with local varieties: Garnacha Tintorera, Monastrell and Arcos, with an average age of vines 50 years old.