Raventos I Blanc Textures de Pedra 2017

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Raventos I Blanc
Label Name:
 
Textures de Pedra
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Conca del Riu Anoia (Sant Sadurní d'Anoia), Catalunya
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.6%
Grape(s):
 
Xarel·lo Vermell, Sumoll, Bastard Negre (Graciano)
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 94 points (2017). Guia Peñín ~93. Highly regarded by Decanter and other critics for multiple vintages

Tasting Note
Bone-dry, saline Blanc de Noirs with fine mousse: fig, acacia honey, dried apricot, red-apple peel and toasted almond backed by wet-stone minerality, citrus pith and a concentrated, textured palate with bright acidity and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, crab, scallops, oysters, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, pork belly. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled squid, Cantonese roast duck, spicy Thai salads.

Production Method
Traditional (méthode tradicional): primary fermentation in tank, secondary bottle fermentation, aged 42–48 months on lees; zero dosage; indigenous yeasts; biodynamic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Raventós i Blanc: historic Catalan family estate (tradition since 1497) led by Pepe Raventós. Estate-grown, biodynamic vineyards; grapes for this cuvée from the high Vinya Més Alta plot.