A bold innovation in winemaking has captured global attention: ElixSea’s LegaSea 2019, crafted in Priorat and matured beneath the Mediterranean waves, has secured the Master Medal—the highest accolade awarded at The Drinks Business’ Global Grenache Masters 2025.

This recognition places LegaSea at the pinnacle of international Grenache, praised for its finesse, complexity, and pioneering approach to ageing. The prestigious judging panel, composed of renowned Masters of Wine and specialist sommeliers, awarded only a select few wines this elite status from thousands of international entries.

What makes LegaSea truly distinctive is its underwater ageing method—a technique gaining momentum for both quality enhancement and environmental benefits. Beneath the sea’s surface, wines evolve in natural darkness, constant cool temperatures, and calm, energy-free conditions, significantly reducing the carbon footprint typically associated with controlled cellar aging. The gentle sway of ocean currents supports micro-oxidation, resulting in a smoother, more harmonious expression of Grenache. It’s a union of earth’s vineyard terroir with the sustainability of the deep blue.

ElixSea Wines, the visionary producer behind LegaSea, sees this achievement as a milestone for innovation in responsible winemaking. “Earning a Master Medal is a thrilling affirmation of our commitment to both excellence and environmental stewardship,” shared founders Geri and Mariona.

Here in the UK, Siren’s Amphora, based in the Cotswolds, is the exclusive importer of ElixSea’s underwater-aged portfolio — proudly introducing British wine lovers to a new frontier in sustainable luxury.

“It’s a wine that captures imagination and pushes boundaries,” said Simona Fiscu, co-founder of Siren’s Amphora. “LegaSea demonstrates how tradition and ecological innovation can create something truly extraordinary.” Explore LegaSea and the full ElixSea collection: www.sirensamphora.com.