Giró Ribot Avant Brut Reserva 2018
Brut Reserva Cava from Penedès. Blend of Xarel·lo, Chardonnay and Macabeo partially fermented in barrels and aged for 30-48 months.
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Giró Ribot Avant Brut Reserva 2018
The Cava Giró Ribot Avant Brut Reserva is made by bodega Giró Ribot, a traditional Cava producer.
This blended Spanish sparkling wine is made from 45% Xarel·lo, 45% Chardonnay and 10% Macabeo, sourced from 30 to 50-year-old vineyards located in Can Bas, in the heart of Penedès.
Hand-picked and cold-macerated, this Reserva Cava was fermented in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, where it was briefly aged.
Once bottled, this cava aged in barrels went through secondary fermentation, after which the Cava Giró Ribot Avant Brut Reserva 2018 was aged for 30 48 months before being disgorged.
The producion of this Cava Reserva from Penedés is around 10,000 bottles.
| Appearance | The Cava Giró Ribot Avant Brut Reserva is medium yellow with some bright golden reflections. |
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| Nose | This blend of Xarel·lo, Chardonnay and Macabeo is quite intense, with deep notes of clove and vainilla, aromas of baked apple, ripe pear and candied citrus, and hints of herbs and flowers. |
| Palate | Structured and mildly creamy, this Cava from bodega Giró Ribot has a balanced acidity, some small, palate-caressing bubbles and a vinous mid palate that makes it perfect for food pairing. Long finish with a subtle bitter note and remembrances of puff pastry and sweet spices. |
| Our personal opinion | The Cava Giró Ribot Avant Brut Reserva 2018 is perfect for a multi-course meal. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Giró Ribot Avant Brut Reserva: Enterwine 92. Parker 89. Peñín 92. Guia de Vins de Catalunya:2013: 9.49/10. International Wine Challenge Catavinum:2013: Gold Medal. Premios Zarcillo:2013: Silver Medal. Premis Vinari 2014: Bronze Medal and Best Reserva Sparkling wine. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 12.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Reserva |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 30-48 |
| Peñin Score | 92 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Xarel·lo, Chardonnay, Macabeo. |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, Civet, Cold meats, Dry fruit pastries, Foie Gras, Poultry, Roasted fish, Roasted foods, Soup and rice |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Silky and intense, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |
