Raventos I Blanc De la Finca 2020

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Raventos I Blanc
Label Name:
 
De la Finca
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Penedès / Conca del Riu Anoia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.25%
Grape(s):
 
Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 92; Decanter 92; Tim Atkin 94; John Gilman 93; James Suckling 93; Falstaff 91

Tasting Note
Bright, mineral-driven sparkling showing lemon, green apple, pear, brioche and almond. Fine creamy mousse, vibrant acidity, saline minerality and a long, chalky citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, ceviche, grilled prawns, roast chicken, tapas, paella, aged Manchego. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, steamed fish, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Thai salads.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; stainless-steel fermentation by variety, blended and secondary (traditional) fermentation in bottle. Aged minimum 30 months on lees; no expedition liqueur added (zero dosage).

Vineyard Info
Family estate since 1497 in Penedès. De la Finca comes from the old Vinya dels Fòssils (goblet-trained vines) on calcareous, fossil-rich soils; estate emphasizes biodynamic practices.