Cava Brut Vintage, Pere Ventura (6 units)

The family-owned group PERE VENTURA FAMILY WINE ESTATES produces and markets its own wines and cavas, renowned worldwide for their outstanding quality and prestige. It works day after day to guarantee excellence in its wineries and in its wines. Its guiding principle is to remain true to its values, to its commercial commitments, and to meet the responsibilities and business challenges of the 21st century.

PERE VENTURA VINTAGE is part of the Vintage Collection, vintage Gran Reserva cavas that represent the PERE VENTURA brand: elegance, distinctive character and joie de vivre. Estate-produced, these are three terroir-driven cavas for discerning palates and for experiencing the intensity of the moment.
“I created PERE VENTURA FWE based on a declaration of principles.
All of us who are part of the group uphold and respect them.”

— PERE VENTURA

Technical sheet:

Winery: Pere Ventura

D.O. Cava

Vintage: 2016

Variety: 60% Xarel.lo and 40% Chardonnay.

Alcohol: 12 % vol.

Aging: Minimum aging of 43 months in its underground cellars

Tasting note:

Appearance bright golden in color with golden amber reflections. The bubbles are very fine, rising slowly and persistently in a bead, indicative of long aging and perfect integration.

Nose notable for its aromatic elegance: clean, fruity and citrusy, with hints of almond and walnuts.

Palate marked by freshness, vinous character and elegance; with a rich, generous and delicate bouquet, and very good acidity. It is creamy and broad, releasing notes of fresh fruit, lemon cream, pear in syrup, egg yolk, maple syrup and pastries. It is velvety and very well structured.

Served in wide, deep-bowled glasses, such as those used for tasting Chardonnays, it reveals the full complexity of its aromas.

Serving temperature: between 7 and 9 ºC

Geology and Soil:

Gran Vintage Brut Gran Reserva comes exclusively from two plots: La Anciana and La Secreta. Their old vines bring greater terroir expression and complexity; balance and experience.

The vines in these vineyards are cultivated in the old-fashioned way and goblet-pruned, as winemaking tradition dictates. Their average yield is 5.500kg / ha, well below the 12.000 kg / ha authorized by the D.O. Cava. The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo careful selection in all Pere Ventura cavas; viticulture scrupulously respects sustainability and environmental standards.

Gran Vinatage Brut Gran Reserva is a limited-edition cava made only when the vintages are exceptional.

Pairing

We start from the premise that it can be enjoyed at any hour, at any moment, always. On its own or accompanying the unique moments of your life.

VINTAGE is a gastronomic cava. It enhances the flavor of seafood and raw fish. It therefore pairs with oysters, lobster, sushi and sashimi. But also with products as quintessentially Spanish as 100% pure acorn-fed Iberian ham. It is opulent with fish-based stews or white meats with exotic flavors. Highly recommended with rice dishes or pasta prepared with truffle. Ideal with Foie Gras mi-cuit.

Production:

Each variety is vinified separately. A pneumatic press is used at a maximum pressure of 0.5 bar. Fractioning of the free-run must to 52%, followed by static settling for 24 to 48 hours. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts at a controlled temperature of 15°C. Once vinification is complete, the two varieties are blended, followed by gentle clarification, tartaric stabilization and final filtration of the base wine. The second fermentation and bottle aging then take place according to the Traditional Method.

PERE VENTURA VINTAGE GRAN RESERVA BRUT is a contemporary classic: an internationally styled cava with the attributes of long aging, made according to the Traditional Method and in the Brut style. It is a vintage cava that remains in the memory for its elegance, complexity and marked character on the palate. Chardonnay, blended with Xarel·lo, makes the difference in tasting, bringing creaminess and breadth to the palate. VINTAGE is a gastronomic cava, deep and delicate; fresh, with balanced aromatic and taste expression.

Respect

They value and respect the land and the work of those who care for it and cultivate it with their hands. They work according to organic farming criteria.

Honesty

Their companies are founded on strong moral values, which reflect an attitude and demonstrate the seriousness of work well done. They are honest with the people who believe in them, and the product they offer consumers is honest too.

Sustainability

They only understand and consider valid work that meets sustainability criteria.

Commitment

They maintain careful, rigorous control of every production process to guarantee a product of great quality. They fulfill their corporate social responsibility.
Authenticity, a unique territory, rigorous work, the traditional method and the flavor of the Mediterranean.

Cava is synonymous with excellence, and achieving it requires authenticity. This is guaranteed by the entire production process, which at the same time offers different types of product—according to aging and sugar content—making Cava one of the most versatile beverages in the world.

In addition to the quality guarantee provided by the traditional method, a more demanding classification has been introduced with the categories of Cava de Guarda and Guarda Superior. All of this helps to better identify the origin and traceability of each of our little gems and to define more clearly the different Cava segments according to their aging. This unique classification places the D.O. Cava at the forefront of quality sparkling wines made using the traditional method.

Learning about its categories means entering a world of flavors and history… The history that cellar aging gives each bottle. The months of aging determine these categories, from Cava de Guarda (minimum 9 months) to Guarda Superior, with a resting period of more than 18 months (RESERVA), 30 months (GRAN RESERVA), or the highly prized Cavas de Paraje Calificado, with aging of more than 36 months.

In short, a wealth of options to enjoy—not only the quality of Cava, but also its endless pairing possibilities.

Types of Cava

Versatility is multiplied when we talk about the different types of Cava permitted according to the added sugar. Thus, within each category we can also choose according to type. From Brut Nature (with no added sugar) to Sweet Cava—ideal for a pleasant after-meal moment—we have countless options including Brut, Extra Brut, Semi-Dry and Dry. Gran Reserva and Cava de Paraje categories may only be offered in Brut styles (Brut Nature, Extra Brut and Brut).