Cava Maria Casanovas Vinya Lluny Ancestral 2023
Pét-Nat from Penedès. Varietal Xarel·lo aged for 6 months on lees.
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The sparkling wine Vinya Lluny Ancestral is produced through a minimal intervention winemaking process by Ms Aurora Carafí, the third generation of bodega Maria Casanovas.
This varietal Spanish sparkling wine is sourced from Xarel·lo vineyards located in Sant Jaume Sesoliveres, in the heart of Penedès.
The grapes started fermentation in stainless steel tanks, after which this Pét-Nat from Penedès was bottled before finishing the process. The sparkling wine Vinya Lluny Ancestral 2023 was not stabilized, filtered of clarified before being bottled.
Finally, this Ancestral sparkling wine from Penedés was left in contact with the lees for a minimum of 6 months.
| Appearance | The wine Maria Casanovas Vinya Lluny Ancestral is medium straw with some bright reflections. |
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| Nose | Aromas of sourdough, white fruit, herbs de Provence and nuts, with a citrusy hint. This varietal Xarel·lo is well-defined and inviting. |
| Palate | Very fresh, with some lively small bubbles, a savoury mid palate and the elegantly bitter-ish note characteristic of the Xarel·lo variety. This Pét-Nat of bodega Vinya Lluny-Cava Maria Casanovas ends with a clean, pithy note. |
| Our personal opinion | The sparkling wine Maria Casanovas Vinya Lluny Ancestral 2023 is versatile and hugely enjoyable. |
| Year | 2023 |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
| Organic | Yes |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 6 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Mono-Varietal | Xarel·lo |
| Pairings | Alone, Aperitif, Creams, Dry fruit pastries, Fish and vegitables, Grilled fish, Grilled vegitables, Grilled whitefish, Light hors d´oeuvres, Majorcan cuisine, Oriental cuisine, Pasta with fish, Pica Pica, Rice with fish, Roasted white meats, Salads with lite seasonings, Smoked foods, Soft pasta cheese |
| Taste | Dry and aromatic, Fine bubbles and Fresh, Fresh and dry, Fruity and Fresh |
| Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues |
