Raventos I Blanc Manuel Raventos Negra (with Box) 2016

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Raventos I Blanc
Label Name:
 
Manuel Raventos Negra (with Box)
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Conca del Riu Anoia, Catalonia.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Xarel·lo, Macabeo.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95 pts (2016); Decanter ~92; James Suckling ~93; Jancis Robinson ~17. 5/20 listings and multiple high scores across vintages. Listed as

Tasting Note
Deep golden with fine bubbles; aromas of baked apple, orange peel, toasted hazelnut and saline/yeasty notes. Creamy, voluminous palate with bright acidity and a long, slightly bitter finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled scallops, seafood paella, roasted chicken with lemon. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, lightly spiced Thai seafood, Cantonese dim sum.

Production Method
Estate-grown, biodynamic viticulture; traditional Methode (bottle fermentation) with ~6+ years on lees (long bottle ageing).

Vineyard Info
Raventós i Blanc — family estate since 1497. Manuel Raventós personal selection from top vintages; regenerative/biodynamic practices.