RECAREDO FAMILY GROWERS AND WINEMAKERS SANT SADURNÍ D’ANOIA ·

SUBTIL 2011 SERRAL DEL ROURE ESTATE BRUT NATURE GRAN RESERVA

The subtlety of this sparkling wine is articulated in minerals notes and creamy reminiscences that create Varieties a sensory profile rooted in authenticity. The height of 66 % Xarel·lo complexity, hints of fine ageing and well-integrated 34 % Chardonnay bubbles. Ageing in the bottle Single-estate character Minimum of 5 years Recaredo Subtil is made exclusively with grapes from and 6 months Recaredo’s Serral del Roure estate, located in the Bitlles (66 months) Valley Highlands (county of Alt Penedès, Barcelona). The name of the estate refers to the gentle hills on the land, Alcohol content overlooked by a large oak tree next to the Torrent de la 12.5 % · 75 cl Salada. Brut Nature Biodynamic viticulture With no added Cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic sugar viticulture – a step beyond organic. The biodynamic approach allows us to make wines that are rich in nuances, have excellent ageing potential, and respect the landscape they come from. Biodynamic certified by Demeter We let plant cover grow spontaneously between the vines. This cover crop plays a crucial role loosening the soil, regulating water retention and drainage (essential in a dry farming system), and helping to foster biodiversity. Organic certified by CCPAE Infusions of medicinal plants are applied to the vines to control the presence of fungus in the vineyard and strengthen the vine’s defences.

2011 Vintage Long-aged with natural We collected the bunches with a very good, fresh and cork stopper, a true commitment to quality natural acidity. The high temperatures and unusual and sustainability drought forced us to begin the harvest on 12 August, ending on the 30th (just 18 days of harvest).

Mother Nature made it difficult for us; the grapes ripened extremely quickly so the controls were increased and the team of vintagers expanded to meet the ideal harvesting

RECAREDO MATA CASANOVAS S.A. Tamarit 10 Apartat 15 | 08770 Sant Sadurní d’Anoia (Barcelona), T. + 34 93 891 02 14 | F. +34 93 891 16 97 | [email protected] | www.recaredo.com Coster del Bitlles© Clivelleres Alt Penedès744 m | Barcelona Sant Quintí de

Pins verds 632 m Sant Pere de Riudebitlles

Montpedrós 546 m Les Forques 394 m

Torrelavit Montpedrós 410-455 m El Puig Cúgol Can Romeu 396 m 170-190 m Guilló 363 m

Casalots 411 m L'Aguilera 344 m Turó d'en Mota 269 m

Can Rossell de la Serra Serral del Vell 230-290 m

Roure de la Salada

Pla del Penedès Serral del Roure Sant Sadurní d'Anoia Guardiola de Font-Rubí 210-285 m

Pedra Blanca 185-220 m

Marçaneta Puigdàlber 180-225 m

Escala 1:50.000 Tarragona 70 Km Barcelona 45 Km

Sant Pau d'Ordal (Subirats)

RECAREDO SUBTIL VINEYARDS RECAREDO’S VINEYARDS SERRAL DEL ROURE ESTATE 90 10

70 CLAY 30

UPPER SLOPE MIDDLE SLOPE GENTLY UNDULATING LAND % CLAY % SILT 50 50 SILTY SANDY CLAY CLAY CLAY LOAM SILTY Soils on the Serral del Roure Estate have a loamy texture and CLAY LOAM 30 SANDY 70 are characterised by a balanced mix of sands, silts and clays. CLAY LOAM MEDIUM LOAM Clay-loam soils predominate in the lower areas, while in the SANDY LOAM upper zones there is an abundance of pebbles and gravel. The 10 SILTY LOAM 90 SILT calcareous soil provides good levels of drainage in the upper SAND LOAMY SAND areas and a higher water retention capacity in lower areas, 90 70 50 30 10 where the soil depth is also greater. % SAND

deadline. Our work against the clock was worth it as we The excellence of long-aged wines obtained grapes with the ideal graduation and sanitary Secondary fermentation and bottle ageing are done parameters. Harvesting was done completely by hand to exclusively with natural cork stopper, a sustainable, maintain the properties of the grapes used for a long-aged recyclable material from nature, ideal for retaining the sparkling wine. original sense of Recaredo’s long-aged wines. Remuage (riddling) is done by hand on traditional racks. • Average yield for Recaredo vineyards in 2011: 41,7 hl/ha • Upper limit set by the Regulatory Board in 2011: 80 hl/ha Manual disgorging without freezing Disgorging (the art of expelling the lees from the second Less production, greater expressiveness and quality. bottle fermentation that then leaves the wine perfectly clear) is done by hand without freezing the bottle neck by In-house vinification skilled masters – an artisanal, environmentally friendly Vinification, winemaking and ageing are carried out entirely process. at Recaredo to ensure strict control of the origin of grapes and maximum transparency in production processes. Recaredo Subtil should be stored at around 15 ºC. We To enhance structure and elegance, 10% of the blend recommend serving it at 8-10 ºC and opening the bottle a consists of wines that have been aged in oak casks. few minutes before serving.

RECAREDO MATA CASANOVAS S.A. Tamarit 10 Apartat 15 | 08770 Sant Sadurní d’Anoia (Barcelona), Spain T. + 34 93 891 02 14 F. +34 93 891 16 97 | [email protected] | @CavaRecaredo | www.recaredo.com