From the beginning, Atavus has been a project focused on producing healthy grapes to create pure wines, with soul and identity.
To be able to grow healthy grapes, we are sure that concepts such as biodiversity, care of the environment and sustainability they have to be at the center of the practices both in the vineyard and in the winery.
Environmental Impact
Sustainability is another of the concepts that underpins our philosophy; we are convinced that the environmental impact when it comes to producing a product must be as low as possible, taking care of the environmental and energy impact.
Atavus since the beginning of the project, in 2018, is a winery that supports 100% of its electrical needs through solar panels that allow us to be completely independent, taking advantage of solar energy.
Recycle
We use recycled glass bottles and adopt sterilization and reuse techniques for them as many times as possible.
The stoppers are made of natural cork, and we ensure that they do not receive any bleaching treatment (since chemical products mainly made of chlorine are used for these practices).
The label inks are natural inks and the paper is recycled; additionally, the glue is also plant-based.
Natural Products
Also in terms of cleaning and sanitation of the warehouse and containers, we use ozone water, so we do not have to resort to industrial chemical products.
The arguments discussed above are very broad topics that cannot be fully developed in just a few lines; for this reason, in the blog section and on our social networks, we will be delving deeper into each of them with articles and our own experiences. Stay tuned!!
Regenerative Agriculture and Biodiversity
When talking about regenerative agriculture and biodiversity in crops, it means creating an environment where different plant species can coexist and improve each other, as well as enhance the subsoil; that is why practices such as ground cover or the presence of fruit trees in the vineyard create a balance that will allow a healthier and more natural development for all the plants.
The ground cover (natural and/or induced presence of plants between the rows) ensures fundamental concepts such as nitrogen fixation in the soil (very important for vine development and for good fermentation kinetics), moisture preservation (very important in very dry environments with little rainfall, as in the case of Montsant and Priorat), and greater presence and development of the subsoil, generating the presence of microorganisms and fungi essential for achieving a rich, healthy, and harmonious soil.
On the other hand, the presence of different trees and plants ensures a balanced environment where insects and microorganisms find their space and helps prevent pests, as monocultures are always at a higher risk of contamination and disease containment.
Minimal Intervention Wines
Indigenous Yeast
The fermentations of our wines are spontaneous and with indigenous yeast, that is, the yeast native to the grape; in this way we can obtain pure wines that represent 100% the variety and the typicality of the territory. The result is wines with a unique character and profile where the environment (plants, herbs, fruit trees, and climatic conditions) is expressed with genuine and transparent aromatic notes.
No Additives or Pesticides
Throughout the entire process (starting from the vineyard and ending at the winery) we do not use any type of pesticide, fungicide, or herbicide, nor any additives in the wine. This greatly influences the care for the environment and the health of the consumer, as well as contributing to producing a pure product that represents the place of origin.
Unfiltered and Clarified
The winemaking and aging process is done without filtering or clarifying the wine; in this way, we achieve wines that retain all the aromatic and organoleptic complexity. The presence of some sediments is a sign of quality and naturalness of the product and does not affect the taste or aging potential; on the contrary, it improves it.
Biodynamic Practices
Wine, since the beginning of its history thousands of years ago, has been considered and is still considered a food; and at Atavus we take the quality of our products very seriously, ensuring that they are healthy and free of agrochemicals. For this reason, the management of possible vine diseases is handled through macerations with natural products such as horsetail, chamomile, nettle, and...
Work Philosophy
Vineyard Internships
Internships in the Winery
Guided Tours
Natural Tasting of Montsant and Priorat
Duration: 45 – 60 min
Schedule: Available all day
Pairing: Charcuterie board, cheeses, olives, crackers, nuts, or appetizers selected by our chef
Wines: 2 DOQ Priorat + 2 DO Montsant
Visit: Tasting Room
Price per person: 40 €
Natural Tasting of Priorat
Duration: 45 – 60 min
Schedule: Available all day
Pairing: Cold cuts, cheeses, olives, crackers, nuts, or appetizers selected by our chef
Wines: 4 DOQ Priorat
Visit: Tasting Room
Price per person: 45 €
Visit to Orígenes de Atavus
Approx. duration: 90 - 120 min
Schedule: Available all day
Pairing: Charcuterie board, cheeses, olives, crackers, nuts, or appetizers selected by our chef
Wines: 6/7 between DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant
Visit: Tasting room, main cellar, and production room
Price per person: 60 €
Our Wines
Bk! White DO Montsant
BK! is the equivalent of Good Karma, our creative range of Montsant wine. Casual wines to enjoy the moment and share in a good atmosphere.
BK! Red DO Montsant
BK! is the equivalent of Good Karma, our creative range of Montsant wine. Casual wines to enjoy the moment and share in a good atmosphere.
Iura Red DOQ Priorat
IURA comes from the name of our river S-IURA-NA. The blue paint on the label represents this river and the blue slate of Priorat. Iura is our statement to Priorat, an honest understanding of our landscape. A wine with character and aging potential, embracing elegance, body, and persistence.