Codorniu

Gran Codorníu Chardonnay Reserva it is the true reflection of a grape, a terroir and a vintage, the best expression of the Chardonnay grape from our vineyards older. The fruit notes stand out in this Brut Nature cava. Its magnificent structure has its source in the fermentation in contact with oak for part of their base wines and in the ageing for more than 15 months. DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION) We plan the optimum moment of harvest for this variety. After the destemming and pressing of grapes, we obtain the musts which ferment at a temperature of 15-17 °C for 12-15 days. A part of the must of Chardonnay fermented in contact with oak, getting new shades. greater structure and complexity. Once you have completed the fermentations, is performed the blend and bottled the resulting wine along with the expedition liqueur, that determines your dosage Brut Nature. Bottles made the second fermentation followed by an aging period of a minimum of 15 months contact with the lees of the yeasts in our underground cellars at a constant temperature (15-17 °C). This is the traditional method, also used in the production of champagne. VINEYARD (VITICULTURE) The Chardonnay grapes used in production come from Costers del Segre, area marked continental climate, with large temperature differences between day and night and with poor soils and shallow, that avoid excessive vigor of the vineyards and provides great concentration, body and greater intensity of aromas of ripe fruit in the cava. Cropping systems follow the criteria of integrated production and are particularly adapted to the production of sparkling wine. The harvest takes place towards mid-August and is always carried out during the night, in order to keep the grapes as fresh as possible and preserve their intense aroma.  

The cava brut Anna de Codorníu Blanc de Blancs Reserve it is a unique edition to a selected gastronomy. The vivacity, the freshness and fruitiness of the wine cellars Chardonnay of Anna is enriched with a nurturing of cava reserva, namely, of more than 15 monthss, that makes it the perfect accompaniment for our cuisine.

Anna de Codorníu Rosé: femininity and seduction in a pure state is the definition more appropriate for this cava brut. The whole essence of Anna is expressed in this cava rosé: a sensuality that ranges from its unique design to your wine making, that grantedto a freshness, personality and aromatic intensity that turn every cup into a great occasion. DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION) The harvest of the grapes for Anna de Codorníu Rosé is made of night, taking advantage of the lower temperatures and quickly, to preserve the varietal aromas and prevent oxidation of unwanted. To reach the winery, is performed a pressing immediately after, during 24-48h to make a natural clarification at low temperatures. The winemaker decides on the basis of the target color what percentage of the flower must be intended to this cava, which is more fragile and delicate but at the same time, more elegant, fresh and aromatic. Once clean, the wort, is decanted into a stainless steel tank with cooling system for performing a controlled fermentation between 16-18 ºC. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wines are preserved in tanks, avoiding oxidation, until the time of bottling. VINEYARD (VITICULTURE) The grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay used in the production of cava Anna de Codorníu Rosé, come from own vineyards located in Lleida, the region of more continental climate of the D. Or. Quarry. This location favors an optimal concentration, less acidity, more body and greater aromatic intensity in the grapes. Cropping systems follow the criteria of integrated production and are particularly adapted to the production of sparkling wine. The harvest of these grapes takes place in mid-August and is always carried out during the night, in order to keep the grapes as cool as possible and keep their aromas intact and prevent oxidation processes or spontaneous fermentations. AWARDS

Anna de Codorníu Brut Nature it is our tribute to the last person of the family that took the surname Codorníu, in 1659 he married the viticulturist Miquel Raventós. Anna de Codorníu was the first cava to include Chardonnay variety in its blend, which gives it delicate aromas, a cool unmistakable and a unique personality. DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION) We plan the optimum moment for harvest for each variety used in Anna de Codorníu Brut Nature. After de-stemming and pressing of the grapes, we obtain the musts. We add selected yeast and the must ferments at a temperature of between 15 C and 17 ºC. Once you have completed all the fermentation and stabilized the wine, is performed the assembly of the same and then bottled the resulting wine along with liquor circulation. The bottles pass to the underground cellars (at a constant temperature of 17 ºC) where takes place the second fermentation followed by a period of ageing in contact with lees of yeast. En total, the wine will spend a minimum of 12 months in the cellar, after which takes place the removed (decanting of the bottles to facilitate agglutination and subsequent elimination of sediment) and the disgorgement, time to remove the sediments deposited after the second fermentation. Subsequently it is added to a quantity of expedition liqueur that determines the content of residual sugars of this Brut Nature cava. Finally, cover the bottle and definitely with a cork stopper. This is the traditional method, also used in the production of champagne. VINEYARD (VITICULTURE) The grapes used for the elaboration of cava Anna de Codorníu Brut Nature, coming from two wine-making areas distinct. The variety Chardonnay comes from vineyards located in the region of more continental climate of the D. Or. Quarry, in Lleida, that is conducive to optimal concentration, less acidity, more body and greater intensity in the grape. Cropping systems follow the criteria of integrated production and are particularly adapted to the production of sparkling wine. The harvest takes place towards mid-August and is always carried out during the night, in order to keep the grapes as cool as possible and keep their aromas intact and prevent oxidation processes or spontaneous fermentations. Xarel lo varieties, The Macabeo and Parellada varieties come from vineyards selected by our teams of viticulture and oenology in the area of the Penedès, where these varieties show all its typicality: a good level of acidity, freshness and citrus aromas and floral.  

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