Raventos I Blanc De la Finca 2018

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Raventos I Blanc
Label Name:
 
De la Finca
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Conca del Riu Anoia (Penedès, Catalonia).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 93, Decanter 91, Falstaff 92; Vivino average ~4. 0/5. Additional professional praise for minerality and length

Tasting Note
Pale gold with ultra‑fine mousse; aromas of green apple, brioche, roasted almond, white flowers and citrus. Fresh, saline minerality, bright lemon-pear fruit, subtle pastry/toasted notes and an energetic, long finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, ceviche, sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, seafood paella, tapas, Asian-style seafood hot pots, light salads with citrus vinaigrette.

Production Method
Primary fermentation in tank, traditional secondary bottle fermentation; aged ~30 months on lees, zero dosage. Estate fruit, organic/biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Raventós i Blanc is a family estate (vineyards since 1497) farming ~90 ha; De la Finca sourced from Vinya dels Fòssils single-vineyard, converted to organic/biodynamic.