Ars Collecta 459 Gran Reserva 2010 75cl.

PREPARATION

Grapes: Xarel·lo 10%, Pinot Noir 45%, Chardonnay 45%. Ars Collecta 459 is a cava made up of three single varietals from each of the three areas in which they usually work: two continental and one Mediterranean: Chardonnay (Costers del Segre), Pinot Noir (Conca de Barberà) and Xarel·lo (Penedès). To determine the optimal harvest time, the aging potential of the quality of the grapes was assessed. The harvest was manual and at night to take advantage of low temperatures and thus avoid oxidation of the musts and maceration of these with the solid parts. Transport to pressing was done in 12 kg boxes and at around 15ºC, it was refrigerated once in the winery. Very soft pressing with a yield of 50%, thus only working with the noblest portion of the must and which will help the future cava to maintain characteristics of vitality throughout the years of aging. The vinification of each varietal was done separately and the final blend was made just before bottling. The movement of the wines was done using gravity and avoiding the use of mechanical systems as much as possible; Fermentation was carried out in small tanks at a controlled temperature (17ºC).

TASTING

View: Due to the years of aging of this cava, its paleness is surprising to the eye: neither straw tones nor symptoms of oxidation appear; The bubble is persistent and forms a crown that remains in the glass for a long time.

Nose: On the nose, notes typical of aging appear, such as brioche, bread dough and yeast, but without forgetting white flowers, almond and elderberry, ripe and fresh fruits; an orchestra of sensations.

Mouth: In the mouth the feel is creamy due to the fine bubbles, high density due to the aging time, good definition, balance, vitality and elegant complexity.

  Consume cold (between 8ºC and 11ºC).

Grapes: Xarel·lo 10%, Pinot Noir 45%, Chardonnay 45%.

Ars Collecta 459 is a cava made up of three single varietals from each of the three areas in which they usually work: two continental and one Mediterranean: Chardonnay (Costers del Segre), Pinot Noir (Conca de Barberà) and Xarel·lo (Penedès). To determine the optimal harvest time, the aging potential of the quality of the grapes was assessed. The harvest was manual and at night to take advantage of low temperatures and thus avoid oxidation of the musts and maceration of these with the solid parts. Transport to pressing was done in 12 kg boxes and at around 15ºC, it was refrigerated once in the winery. Very soft pressing with a yield of 50%, thus only working with the noblest portion of the must and which will help the future cava to maintain characteristics of vitality throughout the years of aging. The vinification of each varietal was done separately and the final blend was made just before bottling. The movement of the wines was done using gravity and avoiding the use of mechanical systems as much as possible; Fermentation took place in small tanks at a controlled temperature (17ºC).

View: Due to the years of aging of this cava, its paleness is surprising to the eye: neither straw tones nor symptoms of oxidation appear; The bubble is persistent and forms a crown that remains in the glass for a long time.

Nose: On the nose, notes typical of aging appear, such as brioche, bread dough and yeast, but without forgetting white flowers, almond and elderberry, ripe and fresh fruits; an orchestra of sensations.

Mouth: In the mouth the feel is creamy due to the fine bubbles, high density due to the aging time, good definition, balance, vitality and elegant complexity.

To accompany mild dishes, spicy or not, and based on fish or meat.