One of our favourite wines from Joan.  The Deix was created by accident when a barrel of mispicked grapes (by a novice picker) developed a flor whilst ageing (Joan hadnt wanted to mix these grapes with his other harvested grapes).  The partial crushing at the point of harvesting and the flor lends a wonderful level of oxidation to the wine bringing all its nutty flavours to the fore.  Perfect for a cheeseboard.
 
Joan Rubió’s family, like many in Penedès, ceased winemaking in the 1980s when large Cava producers monopolized the market, driving small growers to sell their grapes instead. In his 20s, Joan took over the family’s vineyards, continuing to supply these Cava houses. However, his passion for winemaking led him to join Recaredo, one of the region's most esteemed producers. Over 14 years there, Joan not only gained invaluable experience but also became instrumental in Recaredo’s conversion of their 50+ hectares to biodynamic farming—a legacy that endures thanks to his vision and dedication.
 
In 2014, Joan began to rekindle his family’s winemaking tradition with his wife, Angels, launching their own project, Tiques. All the wines are crafted from their family’s biodynamically farmed vineyards, located just 15–20km from the Mediterranean.
 
In the cellar, Joan and Angels have worked carefully with a local potter to create custom amphora made from different clays, matching the grapes with the specific amphora for the needs of each wine.  Only using the free-run juice from whole bunch macerations these wines give the impression of a potently funky orange wine but the quality of the finished wine is ethereal, delicate and refined.