Description

THE VINEYARDS: Penedès terroir

• Grape varieties: Xarel.lo, Parellada and Macabeu.
• Region: D.O. Cava.
• Sub region: Upper Penedes (Parellada) and Central Penedes (Xarel.lo and Macabeu).
• Altitude of the vineyards: 110m (Xarel.lo), 250m (Macabeu)
• Climate: mild Mediterranean.
• Annual rainfall: an average of 207 litres per square metre. Soil: clay and calcareous.

1st FERMENTATION: must to base wine

• Harvest: hand gathered to select the best grapes. Between August and September 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 Tradicional Vintage elaboration.
  Each variety of grapes fermented separately at a constant temperature of 16ºC in stainless steel tanks.

2nd FERMENTATION: base wine to Vintage cava

• The base wine blending: Xarel.lo 35%, Parellada 35% and Macabeu 30%.
• Bottling period: February.
• Fermentation temperature: 15-18ºC.
• Ageing period: for more than 12 months. Sugar added: Brut 6 g/L.

TASTING NOTES

• Appearance: Tradicional Vintage presents a pale yellow coloured cava with fine and persistent bubbles.
• Aroma: intense aroma white fruit and citrus with white floral hints.
• Palate: fresh, fruity, round with a fine balance. Gastronomy: recommended for assorted salads, pasta, rice, sushi, fish dishes and to pour by glass.
• Tips: served cold, between 6ºC to 8ºC, in tulip glass type, transparent, tall, thin and without decoration.

Ramon Canals
Owner and winemaker