Description

THE VINEYARDS: Penedès terroir

• Grape varieties: Xarel.lo, Macabeu and Muscat. 100% Organic certificate vineyards.
• Region: D.O. Penedès. Sub region: Upper Penedès (Muscat) and Central Penedès (Xarel.lo and Macabeu).
• Altitude of the vineyards: 150m (Xarel.lo and Macabeu) and 250m (Muscat).
• Climate: mild Mediterranean.
• Annual rainfall: an average of 250 liters per square meter.
• Soil: clay and calcareous.

WINEMAKING

• Harvest: hand gathered to select the best grapes. The harvest starts at beginning of September with the Macabeu and the Muscat and it finishes in mid-September with the Xarel.lo.
• Pressing and must fermentation: pneumatic press. Musts selection, only the best juices will be for the Marta Violet elaboration.
  Each variety of grapes fermented separately at a constant temperature of 16ºC in small stainless steel tanks.
• Blend: Xarel.lo, Macabeu and Muscat.
• Fermentation temperature: 15-16 ºC.

TASTING NOTES

• Appearance: It presents a beautiful pale yellow color.
• Aroma: It’ s fresh with fruity and floral notes.
• Palate: It has a good balance with smooth palate and pleasant finish. Gastronomy: It’ s recommended for aperitif, assorted salads, pasta, rice and fish dishes. Enjoy anytime of the day.
• Tips: served cold, between 6ºC to 8ºC, in wine glass type, transparent, thin and without decoration.

Ramon Canals
Owner and winemaker