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Cava Codorníu – Gran Codorniu Pinot Noir

Gran Codorníu Pinot Noir it is the true reflection of a grape, a terroir and a vintage. The best expression of the Pinot Noir grapes of our vineyards older. Codorníu pioneered the cultivation of this variety, and this long experience has enabled us to take a step forward and create a cava exclusive, that enhances the unique nuances of this variety and of this add. A Brut rosé, with an intense aroma of red fruits and citrus, full of freshness and vivacity. Different, elegant, bold, unique and authentic.DEVELOPMENT (VINIFICATION) We plan the optimum moment of harvest, looking for an optimal maturation of the Pinot Noir grapes that provide us with the best potential of color in the skin in addition to good acidity and a moderate alcoholic strength,. After despalillar the grape, let this macerate, leaving the must in contact with the grape skin for a few 3 the 4 hours. Then filter the wort, because of the pink color, and proceeds to start the fermentation at a temperature of between 15 and 17th C. Later it is bottled the wine along with the expedition liqueur, that determines your dosage Brut. Bottles made the second fermentation followed by a period of ageing in contact with lees of the yeasts in our underground cellars at a constant temperature (15-17ºC). This is the so-called traditional method, also used in the production of champagne. En total, the wine will spend a minimum of 12 months in the cellar.VINEYARD (VITICULTURE) The grapes Pinot Noir used in the elaboration of Gran Codorniu come from vineyards of the D. Or. Quarry. These vineyards are the oldest in Spain (over 25 years old) and are located in an area suitable for its cultivation, Riudabella, where the climate is mild continental favors an optimum concentration of the fruit, a greater body and aromatic intensity. The soils are stony, what prevents an excessive force from the vineyard. Cropping systems follow the criteria of integrated production and are particularly adapted to the production of sparkling wine. The vintage of the Pinot Noir 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.
PAIRING Gran Codorníu Pinot Noir is an excellent companion snack consisting of rice fish. Perfect with salmon and blue fish raw (in sashimi, sushi, carpaccio or tartare) or grilled, since its acidity balances the fat content of these fish.
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White wine Pere Olivella Galimany – White

The origin; vineyards of the finca's own farm Can Pere del Maset. We used the same trilogy of varieties that allow us to produce our sparkling wines of cava, the Maccabee, the Xarel • lo and Parellada. Viticulture dry, do not irrigate. Rational use and fully controlled from the copper and sulphur to try to minimize your use. We use sexual confusion to control Lobesia botrana (the european grapevine moth). Only use organic fertilizers. The harvest is performed in its optimal state of maturation phenolic, in the early morning hours, by the control of the temperature. Selection in the own vineyard, only the best grapes will be selected, harvesting by hand to ensure maximum quality of the grape.Elaboration:By gravity in the winery, derrapado and later crushed soft grape after gentle pressing of the paste at low pressures and alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature. There is No step by wood.Pairing:It is a wine that is very versatile, that allows for a varied selection of dishes and various cuisines. Highly recommend it but some dishes that we can harmonize perfectly with this wine, different starters like mussels steamed, the salads, rice or warm salad of seafood, sushi and sashimi, you can also accompany perfectly a grilled fish (a good sole) .