Ratings
WS 90 · TP 94 · WE 87.9
Identity
| Producer | Segura Viudas |
| Year | NV |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Top of the range sparkling wine from Segura Viudas |
| Grapes | 67% Macabeo, 33% Parellada |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Light gold color with fine bubbles |
| Aroma | Aromas of brioche, lemon verbena, brine, tarragon, honeysuckle, apple, mild yeast, biscuit, honey, flower petals, toasted brioche, almond, and fresh apple-skin |
| Palate | Potent depth of flavor with smoky minerality, fresh apple-skin notes, bread dough, lemon, lime chiffon, vanilla, peppery and dry flavors, full and meaty texture, crisp and clean finish |
| Finish | Crisp and clean finish with persistent bubbles and a parade of florals and light, airy flavors touched with smoke |
| Food Pairing | roast chicken, veal meatballs, seafood, light appetizers, cheese |
| Serving Temp | 7 |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged on lees for more than 30 months with autolysis of yeast cells; hand riddled and hand disgorged; first fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 14-16°C; blend of nine different wines vinified separately |
| Fermentation | First fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled low temperature (14-16°C) to retain primary aromas |
Terroir
| Soil | Old vine vineyards soil typical of Alt Penedès |
| Vine Age | Old vine vineyards |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes picked by hand and transported in 25kg self-draining plastic boxes to prevent damage and oxidation |
Interesting facts
| Hand riddled and hand disgorged; made from first pressing 'flower' must; blend of nine different wines; traditional method with extended lees aging |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |