Cava Ars Collecta Blanc de Noirs 2017
Cava Blanc de Noirs Gran Reserva. Blend of Pinot Noir, Trepat and Xarel·lo aged for 18 months.
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Produced by Codorniu, Ars Collecta Blanc de Noirs is an original Spanish sparkling wine made from a uncommon blend of 85% Pinot Noir, sourced from vineyards located in Costers del Segre, Xarel·lo from Penedès, and Trepat, a red grape indigenous to the southern Catalan region of Conca de Barberà.
Hand-harvested at dawn at the beginning of August, the grapes were gently pressed and then each variety was separately fermented in stainless steel tanks.
After that, this Blanc de Noirs Cava, one of the bottlings of the Ars Collecta collection, completed secondary fermentation in the bottle. Finally, the Cava Ars Collecta Blanc de Noirs 2017 was aged for a minimum of 18 months before hitting the market.
This is a food-friendly Gran Reserva Cava. It will perfectly match a multi-course meal.
Appearance | Clean and bright, the Cava Ars Collecta Blanc de Noirs is medium straw with some golden and purple glints. |
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Nose | Showing an understated complexity, this blend of Pinot Noir, Trepat and Xarel·lo smells of white flowers and wild berries, with remembrances of fine lees and French briocherie, hints of flowers and a note of Med garrigue. |
Palate | Fresh, textured and structured, this sparkling wine from Codorníu has tiny, palate-caressing bubbles, a steely acidity and an excellent definition. Long finish with remembrances of red berries, pastry and white flowers. |
Our personal opinion | Don't miss Ars Collecta Blanc de Noirs 2017. This is an elegant, superbly crafted Cava. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Ars Collecta Blanc de Noirs 2015: Enterwine 93. J. Suckling 90. |
Year | 2017 |
Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut |
Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
Ageing | Reserva |
Number of months aged in the bottle | 18 |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 93 |
Percentage of variety | Pinot Noir 85%, Xarel·lo y Trepat 15%. |
Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Chocolate, Cold meats, Cured cheeses, Grilled fish, Grilled vegitables, Red meat with gravy, Rice with fish, Risotto, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, Soft pasta cheese, Soup and rice, Stew, Stews, Sushi |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fine bubbles and Fresh, Very intense and inky |
Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, Romantic Dinner |