Grape: Xarel-lo, Macabeu, ParelladaVintage: 2023Type: Sparkling Produced from estate vineyards in the pebble-strewn Anoia River valley, this organic sparkling wine combines xarel-lo, macabeu, and parellada. The Raventós family manages these plots under strict biodynamic viticulture protocols to enhance the natural minerality of the calcareous soils. The hand-harvested grapes undergo a native yeast fermentation without commercial enhancements. Aged on fine lees for eighteen months before a zero-dosage disgorgement, it delivers a pure site-driven identity. It shows a clear straw hue, releasing a perfumed nose of crisp green orchard fruit, fresh lemon rind, and wild fennel. On the palate, the light-to-medium body is refreshingly crisp and agile, driven by a sharp wave of maritime acidity. Flavors of fresh citrus fold into a textured mid-palate that shows a distinct element of limestone structure. A clean thread of minerality runs through the center, keeping the fluid mouthfeel balanced. It finishes completely dry, leaving a lingering, mouthwatering trace of sea salt.
