Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016
Details
Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016
Ecológico
Vegano
The top-shelf Cava Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir is produced by the Vilarnau winery.
This Spanish sparkling wine is made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes coming from organically farmed vineyards planted in 1991.
Both were harvested in late August. The Pinot grapes were picked at dusk and, once in the cellar, they were crushed, after which the wine must was immediately separated from the skins in order not to get any colour.
Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the cava Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016 was then blended, bottled and completed secondary fermentation. After that, it was aged for a minimum of 40 months.
This elegantly packaged vegan cava will be an excellent choice for accompanying a multi-course dinner.
| Appearance | The cava Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir is medium straw colour with some golden tinges. |
|---|---|
| Nose | This blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir shows intense notes of lees, white fruit, citrus and flowers, combined with aromas of pastry, balsam and dry fruit. |
| Palate | Creamy and fresh, with a smooth texture and well-integrated bubbles. Suggestions of French patisserie, baked apples, wild berries, raw almonds, citrus and jasmine. This cava of the Vilarnau winery has a long, delicate finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Inviting and sophisticated, the cava Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2016 combines the best of Champagne with the best of Cava. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013: Enterwine 94. Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2010: Enterwine 94. Albert de Vilarnau Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2009: Parker 90. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 12 |
| Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 40 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 50%. |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, Combination of all types of foods, Curred fish, Fish and gravey, Fruit cake, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Paté, Poultry, Rice with fish, Roasted chicken, Roasted foods, Soup and rice, Steak Tartare, Stew, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles |
| Red Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Business dinner, Desserts, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
