Segura Viudas Cava do Reserva Heredad (gift Box)

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Segura Viudas
Label Name:
 
Cava do Reserva Heredad (gift Box)
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Penedès (Catalonia)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Macabeo (75%), Chardonnay (25%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator: 90 points (listed on producer page); Gold/medals in international competitions (IWC, Concours Mondial, CINVE); retailer ratings ~88–92

Tasting Note
Straw yellow with a fine, persistent mousse; aromas of lees-derived brioche, light smoke, honey, white flowers and dried fruit. Creamy, fruity palate with nutty/dried-fruit notes and balanced acidity, elegant and persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, sashimi and sushi, tempura, truffle pasta, roasted chicken, cured hams, soft cheeses (Brie/Camembert), Spanish tapas, Asian dim sum and seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional bottle-fermentation (traditional method) with extended lees aging (≥24 months reported), manual riddling and a final 'poignettage' to lift lees for added autolytic complexity.

Vineyard Info
Heredad Segura Viudas estate in Torrelavit, Penedès — estate with medieval origins; modern winery established mid-20th century. Part of the Freixenet/Mionetto portfolio; emphasizes sustainable viticulture and organic certification programs.