Alsina & Sardà, Finca La Boltana, Xarel-Lo, Penedés, Spain (Organic)

Description

About Alsina & Sardà: The Alsina family have been tending vines since the 19th century. Their very beginnings can be traced back to 1852, in the property of Cal Janes, near the village of El Place del Penedès. In 1980, they began producing their own cava in a small family cellar in Ca l’Avi. Soon the production increased considerably and they expanded their facilities in 1985. The vineyards and the cellar are located in the very heart of Penedès area, influenced by the Mediterranean soft climate that delivers great freshness.

Vinification: Handpicked and bunched are selected manually on the sorting table. Primary maceration in cold temperatures for 12 hours with the object of extracting the maximum qualities of this grape from this particular vineyard, which has very low production. Later pressed softly followed by fermentation at low temperature. After fermentation has finished the wine is ages on its lees for 3 months.

Description: Organic and vegan friendly. 100% Xarel-Lo. Intense aromas of ripe white fruit with smokey nuances. Very smooth and voluminous in the mouth.

Awards:

• Gold medal Decanter awards 2019
• 90 points GuiaPenin 2020

Alcohol: 12.5%