Gatell Rosé Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017
Rosé Brut Nature Cava from Penedès. Blend of Grenache and Pinot Noir fermented in barrels and aged for 40 months in the bottle.
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Gatell Rosé Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017
An interesting rosé sparkling wine of bodega Cava Gatell, Gatell Rosé Brut Nature Gran Reserva is made from two red varieties: Pinot Noir and Grenache, both authorized by the DO Cava regulatory board.
First each variety was separately fermented in French oak barrels and aged for some months. Then this rosé Cava was blended and aged for a further months in the barrels.
After that, Gatell Rosé Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017 went through secondary fermentation in the bottle and was aged for 40 months minimum at a constant temperature of 16ºC in a cave 14 metres below ground level.
Finally, it was disgorged freezing the bottle neck and then added shipping liquor. Since it is a brut nature rosé Cava, it was added no suggar whatsoever.
This is a sexy and versatile rosé cava gran reserva.
| Appearance | The rosé cava Gatell Rosé Brut Nature Gran Reserva is pale pink with some violet reflections. |
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| Nose | This blend of Grenache and Pinot Noir is floral and fruit-driven, with strawberries and raspberries entwined with aromos of rose petals, sweet spices, aromatic herbs and dry fruit. |
| Palate | This rosé sparkling wine of Cava Gatell is fresh and flavourful, with small bubbles and a citrusy acidity to sustain the structure. Gently bitter and berryish, very a very pleasant mouthfeel and a medium-long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The sparkler Gatell Rosé Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017 is one of the best rosé Cavas out there. Give it a try! |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature rosé |
| 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 | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 40 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Pinot Noir, Garnacha Tinta. |
| Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, bluefish, Cold meats, Combination of all types of foods, Cured cheeses, Fish and gravey, Foie Gras, Grilled fish, Grilled red meats, Grilled white meats, Grilled whitefish, Pasta with fish, Rice with fish, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Rosted piglet, semi-curred cheese, Smoked foods |
| Taste | Fine bubbles and Fresh, Fruity and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Red Grapes | Garnacha Tinta, Pinot Noir |
