Rovellats

Tasting notes of winery's winemaker

Harvest: Grapes hand-picked from our own exclusive vineyards..

Denomination of origin: Cava

Bottling Date: April 2010

Coupage: 30% Chardonnay, 40% Xarel·lo and 30% Parellada.

Organoleptic characteristics:

Colour: Pale gold, with shades of turquoise.

Bubbles: Very fine and persistent, small beads that continuously rise, forming a perfect rosary good training culminates with creamy foam on top of the cup.

Aroma: During its long aging in bottle, has acquired roasting tones that are felt at the beginning and progressing to fruity notes reminiscent of vineyard peach.

Taste: Its complexity and balance, can be seen on their way through the palate. Soft, gentle, creamy, describing his feelings are elegance and fullness. Notes of candied fruit and a fresh touch of passion fruit guess. The aftertaste is long and elegant, predominantly roasted notes and a discreet touch of spice.

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Base wine: Made from free-run must from our older vineyards. Grapes were harvested in the early hours of the morning when the temperature was lower. The result is a completely natural and balanced cava.

1st Fermentation: At 13º C, in stainless-steel vats.

2nd Fermentation: A minimum of 3 years in the bottle in underground cellars at a natural and constant temperature of 13ºC with a total absence of light.

Type of bottle: 75 cl. champagne

Residual sugars: 5 g/l

Total tartaric acidity: 5.5 g/l

Pressure in bottle: 5.2 atmospheres.

Alcohol: 11.5% vol.

Serving temperature: 5ºC to 8ºC.

Numbered Reserva of 6.000 bottles: Reproduction of original Modernist (1920 ? 1930) posters from photographic plates.

Cava and food pairing: An excellent aperitif that can also be enjoyed at any hour with savoury pastries stuffed with cheese or anchovies, with canapés of caviar, smoked salmon, or foie gras mi-cuit. A good accompaniment with very elaborate dishes based on white fish, pheasant, ostrich and red macerated meats. Also with desserts based on bitter chocolate and preserved fruits, or with slightly sweet tarts or soufflés. It is the perfect accompaniment for a meal from start to finish.

Other awards for this wine/spirit

- Medalla de Oro ? Radio Turismo, España 2010, 2011

- Silver Best in Class ? International Wine & Spirit Competition, Iglaterra 2011

- Gold Medal ? Challenge International du Vin, France 2011

- Gold Medal ? International Wine Guide, España 2011

- Mezquita de Plata?Concurso Nacional de Vinos. Premios Mezquita, España 2011

- Gold Medal -International Wine Guide, España 2012

- Medalla de Oro - International Wine Challenge Catavinum, España 2012

- Silver Medal ? International Wine & Spirit Competition, Inglaterra 2012

- Gran Diamante ? Premios Vino y Mujer, Españaa 2012

- Gold Medal ? Internationale Schaumwein Trophy La Selección, España 2013

- Gold Medal - Catavinum World Wine & Spirit Competition, España 2013

- Medalla de Bronze ? Concurso de Vinos de Cataluña Giroví 2013

- Silver Medal ? International Wine & Spirit Competition, Inglaterra 2013

- Silver Medal ? Monde Selection, Bélgica 2013

- Gold Medal ? Decanter World Wine Awards, Inglaterra 2013

- Mezquita de Plata ? Premios Mezquita, España 2013

- Vinari de Plata ? Premis Vinari, España 2013

- 93+ Puntos - Gold Taste Wine Up Guide, España 2014

- Gold Medal - Catavinum World Wine & Spirit Competition, España 2014

- Gold Medal - Best Spanish Wines For Asia 2014

- Gold Medal ? Intenational Wine Guide, España 2014

- Silver Medal ? International Wine & Spirit Competition, Inglaterra 2014

- Gold Medal ? Decanter World Wine Awards, Inglaterra 2014

- Mezquita de Oro ? Premios Mezquita, España 2014