Description

VINEYARDS: PENEDÉS TERROIR. 100% ORGANIC CERTIFICATE VINEYARDS.

• Grape varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot noir.
• Region: D.O. Cava. Sub region: Upper Penedès (Chardonnay and Pinot noir).
• Altitude of the vineyards: 250m (Chardonnay and Pinot noir).
• Climate: mild Mediterranean.
• Annual rainfall: an average of 350 litres per square metre.
• Soil: clay and calcareous.

1st FERMENTATION: must to base wine

• Harvest: hand gathered to select the best grapes. In August when each variety is at its peak of maturation.
• Pressing and must fermentation: pneumatic press. Musts selection, only the best juices will be for the Duran Reserva Special Cuvée elaboration. Each variety of grapes fermented separately at a constant temperature of 16ºC in stainless steel tanks.

2nd FERMENTATION: base wine to Reserva cava

• The base wine blending: Chardonnay 80% and Pinot noir 20%.
• Bottling period: February
• Fermentation temperature: 15-18 ºC.
• Ageing period: for more than 24 months. Vintage dated each year.

TASTING NOTES

• Appearance: presents a yellow pale colour with fine and persistent bubbles.
• Aroma: fresh, ripened fruits, creamy citrus notes with slightly nutty nose.
• Palate: perfectly balanced, pleasant with long and clean finish.
• Gastronomy: recommended for aperitifs, fish dishes, oysters and shellfish. Enjoy at any time of the day.
• Tips: served cold, between 6ºC to 8ºC, in tulip glass type, transparent, tall, thin and without decoration.

Ramon Canals
Owner and oenologist