CAVA MARIA RIGOL ORDI MIL.LENNI 2016 RESERVE

Winery location: Sant Sadurní D´Anoia, Penedés, Barcelona, Spain. Appellation of Origin: Cava. Climate: Atlantic climate. Soil: Macabeo: Lower Penedes, coastline up to 200 m above sea level. Xarel·lo: Penedés Depression, 280 m up to 350 m. Chardonnay: High Penedes area, Pontons or La Llacuna. Parellada: before the coastline, from 450 m. Grapes: 45% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, 15% Chardonnay, 10% Parellada. Ageing: 24 - 36 months with natural cork in the bottle. Traditional Method. Type of wine: sparkling. (Box of 6 bottles - 75 CL., with or without case (picture)).

Tasting notes: Bright yellow with lemony hues. Fine and persistent bubbles. Intense aroma with predominant notes of vegetal freshness, broom, orange blossom and almond with undertones of citrus and bread dough and yeast. Flavourful and very fine. Certain creaminess with smoky and spicy notes on the finish. Good citrus acidity, grapefruit and bitter almond bottom note. Winy, balanced and long.

Pairing: All kinds of shellfish, especially oysters; cheeses, cured meats and foie gras. A cava to enjoy with the most exquisite dishes.