Region: Vilafranca del Penedes Estate, Catalan country of El Penedes; municipality of Torrelles de foix40 km south of Barcelona, Spain
Grapes: Macabeo 35%, Xarel.lo 40%, Parellada 25%
Colour – straw yellow color with green tones
Appearance – bright; elegant & balanced Spanish sparkling with fine bubbles,
Aroma – soft aging aroma with signs of flower, ripe fruit & citric; white flower & citrus scents dominate the nose
Body– shows good weight & mouth feel
Taste – palate offers fresh stone fruits & pleasant creamy flavors
Attack – a complex, structured palate
Mid-Palate – extremely vivacious in mouth compensated with a pleasant elegance & equilibrium; with papaya, thyme & baked apple flavors
Finnish – medium long & smooth on the finish
Food Pairing — Pairs with salads containing fruits (especially apples, grapes, and pears) or nuts, pasta and rice dishes, fish, spicy foods, poultry and white meats. Also pairs well with lamb, stews, and carpaccio. This wine also goes with desserts or enjoyed as an aperitif.
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