Cava Brut Reserva
Castillo Perelada Brut Reserva is made with wine of the three typical cava varieties: Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada. This is a classic cava made according to the traditional method, with the utmost rigor and care that are characteristic of Castillo Perelada.
Designation of Origin: Cava, a sparkling wine which is made following the traditional method, has fully established its identity in markets abroad in the last thirty years. Native grapes, a warm climate and the growing country all contribute to its distinctive character. Cava's name derives from the Spanish word for an underground cellar, which became the term for the production method.
Varietals: Macabeo (40%), Xarel·lo (30%), Parellada (30%).
Winemaking: Temperature controlled fermentation off the skins. Ageing: The second fermentation takes place in the bottle, following the traditional method. It stays in the cellar for about fifteen months before disgorging.
Graduation: 11.5% by Vol.
Free SO2: 24 mg/l. Total SO2: 95 mg/l. Total acidity: 4.00 gr/l. (s.a.) Volatile acidity: 0.18 gr/l. (a.a.). Sugar: 8 gr/l.
Type of bottle: Cava, green, 75 cl.
Tasting note: Pale yellow colour. Good bubble detachment. Thanks to its ageing, it has developed a fine aroma with fruit hints. Its well balanced structure, elegance and sensorial richness form an unmistakable personality.
Cavas del Castillo de Perelada, S.A. www.castilloperelada.com Motors, 138 - 08038 Barcelona - España - Tel +34 93 223 30 22 - Fax +34 93 223 13 70 - email: [email protected] What the critics say...
• One of the 100 Best Summer Wines according to The Times: Awards “Made mostly fromo macabeo, plus the traditional cava grapes of parellada and xarel·lo, this delivers lots of lively, lemony, floral fruit with a clean, zesty finish that Best Value Cava beat some impressive bubbly competition”. New Wave Spanish Wine The Times (United Kingdom), July 2009 Awards 2010 (UK) • In competition with 27 other airlines, Iberia garnered the highest score to win the 2008 Wines on the Wing Award, a competition held by the American magazine Global Traveler where a panel of 37 renowned judges taste the 140 best wines Silver Medal served in airline business-class cabins. For Castillo Perelada, it is noteworthy Best in Class that our Cava Brut Reserva tied for sixth place in the Top 10 The International Wine and Champagne/Sparkling Wine category. This is a very good result, taking into Spirit Competition 2010 account that most airlines serve Champagne in their Business Class cabins. (UK) Castillo Perelada Brut Reserva is the only cava in this list. Q Global Traveler (USA), August 2008 Silver Medal • “There’s none of the usual melon and pear flavours of lesser cavas –instead Japan Wine Challenge there’s a clean, smoky, mineral aroma, and a taut, dry, creamy palate. Bargain”. 2007 BBC Olive (UK), December 2008 (Japan) Q • “Almost anyone would love the full-bodied Brut Reserva –filled with red apple fruit made complex with notes of caramel, nuts and spice”. Silver Medal Tara Q. Thomas, Wine & Spirits (USA), June 2004 Challenge International du Vin 2007 • "It deserves a special mention for its excellent value for money." (France) Maite Corsín, Guía Peñín Magazine (Spain), December 2003-January 2004 Q
GUIDE / MAGAZINE SCORE
Guía Peñín 2010 (Spain) Excellent quality-price ratio
Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2010 (Spain) 9,14
Anuario de Vinos El País 2010 (Spain) Excellent quality-price ratio
Guía Peñín 2009 (Spain) 5 Stars. Excellent quality-price ratio
BBC Olive (United Kingdom) December 2008 Excellent quality-price ratio
Anuario de Vinos El País 2009 (Spain) 3 Racimos “Very Good Wines”
Anuario de Vinos El País 2006 (Spain) 3 Racimos “Very Good Wines”
Selection, December 2001 (Germany) 5 Stars. Maximum score.
Wine and Spirits Magazine, August 2001 (USA) 92 points. Only three cavas got 91 points or more.