Suriol
Els Lledoners Cava Rosat Reserva
A single vineyard Grenache-based rosé, the 'Els Lledoners' vineyard (meaning "The Tinsmiths") sits on a 15% inclined slope on well-drained gravel soils at over 300m above sea level. The vineyard is absolutely beautiful, certified organic and farmed with biodynamic practices, it is rich in biodiversity. The grapes are hand harvested and gently pressed with only 6 hours of skin contact to take on the wine's picture-perfect hue. Fermented in underground concrete caverns in Suriol's 350-year-old cellars boasting a dense and complex yeast population that gives their wines such nuance. After fermentation, is bottled for its second fermentation with 18-36 months on the lees (traditional method) before being hand disgorged to order (the date is on the back of each bottle). Generous acidity and lovely leesy texture. Cranberry, raspberry, and floral aromas opening up into goji berries, roasted chestnut, white chocolate, and almond croissant. Only 8,000 bottles made.
Region: Penedès
Appellation: Alt Penedès, Cava DO
Varietal/Blend: 100% Garnatxa Negra
ABV: 12.0%
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
Cellar: Crafted by the traditional method, Suriol Els Lledoners Cava Rosat Reserva ferments with native yeast in underground vats with full MLF. Hand-disgorged after 18–36 months on lees. Brut Nature, 0.3g/L RS, 6.4g/L acidity, 25ppm SO2.
CSPC: 820326
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What the Critics are saying: []
Region: Penedès
Appellation: Alt Penedès, Cava DO
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: 100% Garnatxa Negra
ABV: 12.0%
Vineyard: From the Els Lladenels plot at 300 meters, Suriol Els Lledoners Cava Rosat Reserva is made from Garnatxa Negra vines planted in 2008 or earlier. Organically farmed and hand-harvested, it ages 15 months on lees before disgorgement.
Cellar: Crafted by the traditional method, Suriol Els Lledoners Cava Rosat Reserva ferments with native yeast in underground vats with full MLF. Hand-disgorged after 18–36 months on lees. Brut Nature, 0.3g/L RS, 6.4g/L acidity, 25ppm SO2.
CSPC: 820326
Winemakers Note: []
What the Critics are saying: []
Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South
T: 403-971-1898
E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca
Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North
T: 780-203-5284
E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca
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TECHNICAL INFO
Country: Spain
Region: Penedès
Appellation: Alt Penedès, Cava DO
Climate:
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Varietal/Blend: 100% Garnatxa Negra
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.
Ageing:
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
ABV: 12.0%
Produced Cases: 50
CSPC: 820326
Calgary + Alberta South
Andrew Stewart
403-604-0408
andrew@vinoalvino.ca
Edmonton + Alberta North
Joe Gurba
780-203-5284
joe@vinoalvino.ca
Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South
Kerrie Gavin
306-290-0277
kerrie@vinoalvino.ca
