Cava

Region: Spain, Rioja

Grape variety: Garnacha Tinta

Winemaking process: Harvested by hand and transported to the winery in refrigerated trailers in 200-kilo boxes. Pressed directly and the base wine then ferments in small vats with the temperature controlled to 14/15ºC to preserve the garnacha’s aromatic potency. After the completion of alcoholic fermentation, it remains on its lees for 4 months in order to give the mouthfeel greater body and volume as is so necessary in fine quality sparkling wines. After the addition of tirage liqueur, it ferments for a second time inside the bottle for 4 months at 12ºC. It remains for a minimum of 36 months stored horizontally in racks before disgorgement, always kept at a low temperature to maintain the maximum freshness and wealth of aromas.

Tasting notes: Bright, pale salmon-pink colour. This cava displays a chain of fine bubbles. A medium-high, complex aromatic intensity, with aromas of exotic fruit, citrus notes of grapefruit. Medium-high aromatic intensity, fairly complex with a combination of aromas of fresh strawberry jam, strawberry yoghourt and citrus notes of grapefruit bringing a touch of freshness, with even hints of baker’s shop aromas coming through. A very pleasant attack with medium-high acidity and great length and complexity. In the aftertaste we can again find the rich range of aromas, particularly aromas of red berries.

Region: Spain, Rioja

Grape variety: Viura & Chardonnay

Winemaking process: The musts undergo their first fermentation in wooden vats where they remain on their lees until the end of April. Once the tirage liqueur (yeast and sugar solution) has been added, the wine is bottled and the second fermentation proceeds very slowly for 3-4 months at a controlled temperature of 10-11ºC. Such slow fermentation allows us to maintain great bubble integrity. The wine is stored sur lattes (on their sides) for a minimum of 18 months to give it greater aromatic complexity, with yeasty pastry shop aromas and a smoothness on the palate. Before the bottles are resealed with cork stoppers they are topped up with the “dosage” liqueur.

Tasting notes: This sparkling wine has a very bright, pale lemon yellow colour and fine beads of bubbles. On the nose it is subtle and complex, revealing aromas from the grapes (lemon, grapefruit), from the 18 months spent sur lattes (biscuits, pastries) and some traces of dried fruit from the bottle ageing. On the palate it is fresh, with a very fine balance between the fruit, acidity and fizz, with a very long finish in which we can find creamy notes coming through.