Cuvée de Carol 2012
An organic sparkling wine from old macabeo vineyards
Cuvée de Carol is a cava with an irresistible personality that will satisfy the most exquisite palates. It is made mainly with the traditional variety of cava, the macabeo from Cal Jepet, an old vineyard of the Cal Miret estate. We combine it with a small percentage of chardonnay, grown at altitude and with a slight ageing in oak barrels. The result is a structured and complex cava that can be aged for a very long time.
The Cuvée de Carol cava reflects the tradition of elegance and refinement of the most precious sparkling wines. Dedicated to Maria Angels Carol, whose children are the third generation in charge of the winery.
Cuvée de Carol 2012
An organic sparkling wine from old macabeo vineyards
Cuvée de Carol is a cava with an irresistible personality that will satisfy the most exquisite palates. It is made mainly with the traditional variety of cava, the macabeo from Cal Jepet, an old vineyard of the Cal Miret estate. We combine it with a small percentage of chardonnay, grown at altitude and with a slight ageing in oak barrels. The result is a structured and complex cava that can be aged for a very long time.
The Cuvée de Carol cava reflects the tradition of elegance and refinement of the most precious sparkling wines. Dedicated to Maria Angels Carol, whose children are the third generation in charge of the winery.
by CCPAE
Tasting Note
| Sight | Straw yellow with hints of new gold. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Sophisticated aroma coming from the oak ageing. It has creamy notes reminiscent of candied fruit with well-balanced toasted nuances. |
| Mouth | In the mouth it is full-bodied and one can appreciate that it is a different cava. Long and persistent aftertaste. Complex and with a very well integrated carbonic. |
“In the mouth it is full-bodied and one can appreciate that it is a different cava. Long and persistent aftertaste. Complex and with a very well integrated carbonic.”
The story of my wine
Goswijn Simons, journalist
Varieties
Cuvée de Carol is made with 60% macabeo from old vines and 40% chardonnay grown at altitude. Both grown organically and biodynamically on our estates in the Penedès.
Elaboration
Harvesting by hand and in small boxes to avoid oxidation of the must. After arrival at the winery the grapes are gently pressed.
The Macabeo is fermented in stainless steel tanks at 16ºC for 15 days with daily remuage at the end of fermentation. The chardonnay ferments at 16-20ºC in new French oak barrels for 13 days. Ageing on lees for 2 months with batonnage 3 times a week for the chardonnay.
Second fermentation in the bottle according to the traditional method, aged for approximately 90 months.
Sparkling wine suitable for vegans.
Wine made from organically and biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention.
How to pair this organic sparkling wine
Typical spoon dishes: vegetable stews, poultry stews and white meat roasts.
When to enjoy Cuvée de Carol
Because of its exquisite elegance it requires time to achieve a moment of introspection, and to be able to savour every little detail of this cava and everything that surrounds us.
Acknowledgements
Guía Peñin. 93 points. The story of my wine. 95 points.
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