Codorníu Ars Collecta Cavas Singulares Ancestro
Novelty
Ecological
P77297
This Cavas Singulares project was born once the Cavas de Paraje project had been consolidated. These cavas are crafted in an artisanal way at the micro-winery Celler Jaume, located where the first Codorníu cavas were made. They are born from small batches intended for learning, both in terms of vineyard work and winemaking. If Celler Jaume is a tribute to Codorníu’s origins, then Codorníu Ars Collecta Cavas Singulares Ancestro is a return to the roots of the first sparkling wines, with minimal intervention throughout the entire winemaking process.
It is a very gastronomic cava due to its freshness and liveliness, and on the palate, it has a creaminess that makes it very versatile.
It pairs well with all kinds of fish.
It also creates a good synergy with lightly seasoned red or white meat poultry.
View
Pale yellow in appearance, with very subtle golden reflections. The bubbles are very fine, forming continuous streams and a persistent crown, indicating a slow fermentation in the bottle.
Nose
On the nose, notes of Mediterranean herbs appear: dried fennel, scrubland, thyme, and bay leaf. There are light citrus hints, reminiscent of lemongrass. A lively and elegant cava with great aromatic breadth.
Palate
Fine, well-integrated bubbles. On the palate, it is broad, silky, and has extraordinary acidity.
Varieties and Analysis
Yes
Contains sulfites11.5%
Alcohol volume (%)D.O. Cava
Designation of OriginXarel·lo
Variety/CoupageCava
ProductYes
Suitable for vegansP77297
The Winery
The history of Codorníu is the story of 18 generations of a vine growing family. In 1872, Josep Raventós made the first bottle of cava, applying the traditional method to a blend of the grape varieties of Penedès: Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada. Codorníu reflects the history, tradition, passion and expertise of a family winery with more than 450 years of history, which today continues to maintain its leading position in the production of quality wines and cavas. His cellars in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia were declared a National Historic Artistic Monument in 1976, as one of the key works of Catalan modernism, created by Puig i Cadafalch.
Elaboration - Vinification
It comes from a single Xarel·lo estate located in the Garraf Natural Park area, where this variety expresses itself in all its splendor.
The 2021 harvest was smaller than in other years due to the lack of rainfall throughout the growing cycle, which was lower than in the past eight years. Phenological development was slow due to moderate temperatures, and late August rains favored berry development. The health of the grapes was excellent.
Vineyard - Viticulture
Night harvest in mid-September. Unlike the harvest for non-ancestral cavas, we wait until the sugar level in the grapes is higher at the time of picking.
Upon arrival, the grapes undergo gentle pressing to obtain only the free-run juice, followed by fermentation at around 16ºC. We bottle before alcoholic fermentation is complete, so it finishes in the bottle, where the bubbles of this ancestral cava are formed and integrated. It undergoes aging on its lees for a minimum of 28 months. This cava aims to honor what the land gives us, resulting in a young, fresh, and versatile sparkling wine.
Only 3,279 bottles have been produced.
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