Description

VINEYARDS: Penedès terroir

• Grape varieties: Xarel.lo, Macabeu, Parellada and Chardonnay.
• Region: D.O. Cava. Sub region: Upper Penedès (Parellada and Chardonnay) and Central Penedès (Xarel.lo and Macabeu).
• Altitude of the vineyards: 110m (Xarel.lo), 250m (Macabeu) and 315m (Parellada and Chardonnay). 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. Between September and October 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 Gran Reserva elaboration.

Each variety of grapes fermented separately at a constant temperature of 16oc in stainless steel tanks.

2nd FERMENTATION: base wine to Gran Reserva cava

• The base wine blending: Xarel.lo 35%, Macabeu 20%, Parellada 20% and Chardonnay 25%.
• Bottling period: February-March.
• Fermentation temperature: 15-18 ºC.
• Ageing period: for more than 36 months. Vintage dated each year.
• Production: 19.672 bottles.

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