Piano Piano 2023 Jade Gross

Piano, Piano 2023 

Winery and Philosophy

Piano, Piano reflects Jade’s focus on pure Tempranillo and the expression of San Vicente de la Sonsierra. The winery practices minimal intervention, respecting nature and the grapes, producing elegant wines that truly convey the character of Rioja.

Vineyards and Viticulture

Grapes come from a single 0.5 ha vineyard, with 42-year-old bush vines planted on gravelly soils at 480 m above sea level. The average vine age is 35 years. Viticulture emphasizes vine health and environmental sustainability.

Harvest and Winemaking

Hand-harvested on 8 September 2023, with rigorous selection in the vineyard. 70% of the grapes were destemmed and fermented in open vats, using traditional methods, without filtration or fining.

Aging

The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, developing body and complexity before bottling. No SO2 was added.

Production and Characteristics

Limited production of around 1,800 numbered bottles ensures meticulous care and quality. Piano, Piano 2023 is a harmonious and elegant wine that expresses its terroir.

Technical Sheet – Piano, Piano 2023

• Region: Rioja, Spain

• Variety: 100% Tempranillo

• Appellation: Rioja DOC

• Vineyard size: 0.5 ha

• Soil: gravelly, single vineyard in San Vicente de la Sonsierra

• Average vine age: 35 years

• Viticulture: minimal intervention, nature-respecting

• Harvest: hand-picked, 8 September 2023

• Winemaking: 70% destemmed, open vat fermentation

• Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels

• Fining/Filtration: none

• SO2 added: no

• Production: around 1,800 numbered bottles

Jade Gross – Winery and Wine Philosophy in Rioja

History of Jade Gross

Jade Gross was born in 1987 in Hong Kong and showed a strong passion for food from an early age. After studying political science in New York, she decided to follow her true vocation and enrolled at the prestigious ESCF in Paris for culinary training. Her experience in top restaurants worldwide, including the renowned Mugaritz in Spain, allowed her to acquire unique skills and a rigorous approach to work. During her time in Rioja, thanks to meeting Abel Mendoza and Maite Fernandez, Jade discovered the world of wine and decided to fully dedicate herself to winemaking.

Vineyard Philosophy

The Jade Gross winery stands out for a natural and sustainable approach. Grapes, mainly Tempranillo, come from carefully selected local vineyards. No pesticides or herbicides are used, and mechanical intervention is minimal, respecting biodiversity and the natural balance of the soil. Low yields and manual vineyard management ensure high-quality grapes that are concentrated and representative of the Rioja territory.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, Jade uses delicate and respectful winemaking techniques. Fermentations often occur spontaneously, without temperature control, and sulfur dioxide is added only if necessary in minimal amounts. Wines are allowed to mature naturally, using neutral oak barrels and small artisanal containers to preserve authenticity and aromatic structure. The first wine, “Piano, Piano,” perfectly embodies this approach: combining a passion for music with meticulous winemaking care.

Distinctive Features

Today, the Jade Gross winery represents an example of innovation while respecting tradition. Wines are elegant, authentic, and deeply connected to the Rioja territory. The winery continues to grow slowly, prioritizing quality over quantity, with a clear vision: to produce wines that tell stories and evoke emotions, maintaining a balance between tradition and modernity.