August 13, 2018
Liquor Run: Castellroig Wine Tour
Sparkling
Marcel Sabaté
Corpinnat
Chardonnay, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo
Organic; hand harvested.
Organic
Marine sediment embedded in the soil
Boja, Calma, Sabaté, Cuitor, Torro, Rigolet
Base wines of each varietal (traditional Xarel·lo Macabeu and Parellada, andalso a small proportion of Chardonnay) are vinified separately. Thorough tasting and selection for the blending is carried out. Fermentation via indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Some hand riddling with giro-robot for the majority. Disgorged upon order. Dosage with still Xarel-lo grown on the estate. Less than 50,000 bottles produced.
Minimum time aging on the lees is 18 months
Bottle, Cork, Vegan
0.750
Delaware, National, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
With fine and constant bubbles. Aroma of jasmine, white flower, green apple and citric fruits. It is fresh on the palate with a moreish, very dry and long-lasting taste.