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 |