Ratings
87/100 CellarTracker average score.
Identity
| Producer | Can Suriol |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Brut Nature |
| Grapes | Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | straw yellow |
| Aroma | Notes of crushed rock, tropical fruit, white and yellow fruits such as apple, pear, peach, with elegant floral hints, toasty and yeasty aromas from lees aging. |
| Palate | Crisp, elegant, energetic bubbles, fresh and flowing palate with present body, balanced and vibrant freshness. |
| Finish | Persistent, dry finish with warm white pear and floral notes, lively and clean. |
| Food Pairing | Light appetizers, soft fresh cheeses, cod, octopus, tapas. |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential due to traditional method and lees aging. |
| Serving Glassware | Flute or tulip sparkling wine glass. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | < 2.00 |
| Aging Process | Secondary bottle fermentation (traditional method), aged on lees in accordance with Cava DO rules, with local chestnut wood used when applicable. |
| Fermentation | Primary fermentation with native yeasts in underground concrete tanks, secondary fermentation in bottle (traditional method). |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay, Limestone, Loam. |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested from different zones of Penedès including coastal, central, and mountainous areas, cultivated organically by local families. |
Interesting facts
| Azimut means direction; the project promotes organic agriculture and sustainability involving local farmers; produced by the Can Suriol family with biodynamic practices. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |