Raventos I Blanc Textures de Pedra 2019

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Raventos I Blanc
Label Name:
 
Textures de Pedra
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Conca del Riu Anoia (Penedès)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Xarel·lo Vermell, Sumoll, Bastard Negre
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 93+ (2019); Wine Spectator 93; Decanter reviews 93–94; Decanter World Wine Awards (previous vintages: Gold/95)

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse; citrus, white peach and red-berry notes with toasted almond, brioche, wet stone and saline minerality. Smoky, savory undertones and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled lobster, shellfish, roast chicken, truffle dishes, aged Manchego. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, seafood paella, Korean BBQ, Cantonese seafood, fusion tapas.

Production Method
Base wine fermented in stainless steel and concrete, aged on lees (≈9 months), traditional bottle fermentation with 42–48 months sur lie; brut nature (zero dosage); biodynamic practices.

Vineyard Info
Raventós i Blanc, family estate dating to 1497. Textures de Pedra comes from Vinya Més Alta on Turó del Serral—stony, calcareous soils producing concentrated grapes.