Ratings
Silver medal at Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2021; Gold medals at Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021 · Decanter World Wine Awards · Concours Mondial de Bruxelles · Premis Vinari · Sommelier Choice Awards.
Identity
| Producer | Segura Viudas |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada, 15% Xarel-lo |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale yellow with fine bubbles. |
| Aroma | Lemon, lime, nectarine, pear, apple, white, tropical and citrus fruits, moderate floral notes, fresh baked bread. |
| Palate | Rich, juicy, crisp, tasty with apple and honey flavors, toasty and nutty notes, fine bubbles, balanced acidity. |
| Finish | Crisp, dry, and lingering finish. |
| Food Pairing | Patatas bravas, marinated anchovies, garlic shrimp, Manchego cheese, grilled vegetables. |
| Serving Temp | 8-10°C |
| Aging Potential | 3 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | Dosage of 9 grams of sugar per liter. |
| Aging Process | Secondary fermentation in bottle (méthode traditionnelle) with autolysis of yeasts: 3 months with base wine before bottling, plus a minimum of 15 months aging in bottle. |
| Fermentation | First fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (14-16ºC) for each variety separately; secondary fermentation in bottle. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes transported in boxes of 25 kilos to prevent grain breakage; only first-press must is used. |
Interesting facts
| Segura Viudas Brut Reserva is made using artisanal methods, including hand harvesting and traditional méthode traditionnelle secondary fermentation in the bottle, with a long aging process for complexity and finesse. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 033293680000 |
| Cork | natural cork |