Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Pepe Raventos
Label Name:
 
Mas del Serral
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Conca del Ríu Anoia, Penedès (Catalunya)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.2%
Grape(s):
 
Xarel·lo, Bastard Negre
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Luis Gutiérrez) 96/100 (2022); FINE+RARE average ~97; Robert Parker reviews note 96–97

Tasting Note
Fine persistent mousse; citrus and pear with toasted hazelnut, sea-spray, saline minerality, autolytic brioche and light smoky/herbal notes. Bright acidity, creamy texture and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, raw shellfish, smoked salmon, roast chicken, paella, aged Manchego; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled prawns, light Thai curries, Korean BBQ (lean cuts).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; indigenous yeast fermentation (stainless steel), short élevage in tank, then bottled and aged ~100 months on lees; minimal or no dosage at disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Raventós i Blanc family estate; Pepe Raventós (21st generation) farms Clos del Serral biodynamically on old vines in calcareous soils; tiny-production, terroir-driven cuvée.