Pale cherry red with fine bubbles. Inviting nose with aromas of red fruits. This wine has complex ripe red cherry and strawberry fruits flavours, good balance in the mouth and a luscious, long finish.

Established in 1923, Perelada is one of Spain’s most dynamic wineries and principal Cava producers, it is still family owned and run. They also produce premium still wines in the small Empordà DO, on the Costa Brava, which has become one of the most prestigious DO’s in Spain. Chief Winemaker Delfi Sanahuja produces elegant, exciting and highly acclaimed wines, capturing the essence of the region. In Empordà, Perelada own 125 hectares within five vineyards: Finca La Garriga, Malaveïna, Garbet, Espolla and Pont de Molins.

Grapes are selected from two sites situated in the Alt Penedès region. Vineyards are planted at 400 to 500 metres above sea level on a mixture of clay, sand and calcareous rock soils. The average age of vines is 20-25 years, planted at a density of 2500 vines/ha with yields of around 60hl/ha. The grapes are harvested by hand usually late in August.

The grapes are sorted manually in the vineyard then de-stemmed, gently crushed and pressed using a pneumatic press. Primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and lasts for 15-20 days at 15-16°C. The secondary fermentation occurs in bottle following the traditional method. The wine matures on its lees for 9 months with riddling by machine before disgorgement.

69% Garnacha, 17% Pinot Noir, 14% Trepat

Great on its own as an aperitif or with a variety of tapas dishes.