Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Pepe Raventos
Label Name:
 
Mas del Serral
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Conca del Riu Anoia (Penedès)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Xarel·lo, Bastard Negre
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96 pts (2013); other vintages 95–96 pts

Tasting Note
Bright, mineral-driven sparkling with baked apple, quince, citrus zest, saline and toasted brioche notes; creamy mousse, vibrant acidity and a long savory, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish, sushi/sashimi and tempura, ceviche, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, paella, lightly spiced Asian dishes (e.g., Thai/Chinese stir-fry).

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-bunch pressed; native-yeast fermentation in stainless steel and cement; bottled for extended in-bottle aging with ~100 months on lees before disgorgement.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Pepe Raventós (Raventós i Blanc), 21st-generation vinegrower. Biodynamic viticulture in the Clos del Serral micro-plot; Xarel·lo and Bastard Negre coplanted since 1954.