At Font Rubí, in Catalonia’s Alt Penedés area, you will find Carles Llarch’s home and creative studio. From there he designs amphorae and other beautiful ceramic pieces, and since 2015 he also makes wine. His curiosity led him to create the ViTal project, his particular approach to understanding the wine world, together with winemaker Josep Queralt.
Carles talks about creative processes, patience, respect for the times that nature sets, and of course, about the ceramist’s profession. Luckily, ceramics are back to stay and show that in the 21st century, their contributions can still make a difference.
**“I decided to study ceramics and set up a studio in an isolated area, a place where ceramics had not been made before. Everyone told me that I was crazy that no one would ever come here in such a remote place. 33 years have passed, and I am still here, happy and working more than ever”.**
Carles has worked with many wine projects that one day came to him in search of something special. Wineries such as Recaredo, Mas Candí, Alta Alella or Porcellànic are some of his regulars, and this connection led him to explore the limits of clay. **“I began to connect with the world of wine when a winery asked me if I had the possibility of making clay jars for wine. From that moment on, my reaction was to say,** ***sure I can*****, but what clay do we use for that purpose? There is a great diversity of soils, more than 3000 classes, and we can achieve even more by mixing different types”.**
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by Linda_Silva88