Segura Viudas Aria Brut

Spain, Catalonia, Penedès, Cava DO
Bottle
Ratings
WE 85.2 · WE 89
Identity
Producer Segura Viudas
Year Non-vintage
Vol 0.75
Classification Traditional Method Cava
Grapes 50% Macabeo, 40% Parellada, 10% Xarel-lo
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc pale golden hue, rusty salmon in color
Aroma pineapple, almonds, honey, straw, white fruits, citrus, tropical fruits, light floral notes, campfire marshmallow, scrambled eggs
Palate lively acidity, flavors of citrus, pink grapefruit, pineapple, green apple, toasted notes, clean and crisp finish
Finish clean, crisp, toasty, mildly bitter finish
Food Pairing shellfish, light fish dishes, tapas, Mediterranean cuisine, aperitif
Serving Temp 8-10
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
Aging Process Traditional method with autolysis of yeast cells in base wine for 3 months before bottling, plus minimum 12 months aging in bottle
Fermentation Secondary fermentation using proprietary yeast strains cultivated in-house
Terroir
Typical Mediterranean vineyard soils in Penedès region
Interesting facts
Segura Viudas is part of the Freixenet family and uses proprietary yeast strains cultivated in-house for secondary fermentation. The winery is committed to sustainability and traditional methods.
Logistics
Cork natural cork