Llopart - Spain
With a wine-making history since 1385 the Llopart family is truly viticulture royalty. Specifically, they have been producing quality sparkling wines for more than 130 years, strongly defending the traditional method, fine craftsmanship and the authenticity of lengthy ageing. They have a great deal of respect for sustainability and practice 100% organic farming and hand harvesting. They have mastered how to make the best of the special terroir of Penedès. The high diurnal range and sloping terraces of their estates prevent the accumulation of
rainwater, encouraging vines to develop deep rooting systems and maintain a very constant and steady production and quality, even in very dry years. Llopart wines hold a place of pride in wine lists of luxury hotels and Michelin Star restaurants across the world.
Their brut nature reserva is a product of careful production and extended lees ageing. It is bright yellow with fine, constant bubbles. The nose and palate are balanced with crisp
fruitiness of peaches and green apples in perfect harmony with delicate toasty aromas from lees. Elegant almond notes dominate the long finish.
Enjoy this wine at 60C-80C on its own, with sautéed vegetables or with sea food.
This brut rosé is made by the saignée method, where pink coloured juice bleeds out from red vats to result in a bright cherry-pink wine with a lively raspberry scented effervescence. The long aging on lees adds toasty notes.
Flavours of wild strawberries, silky tannins and crisp acidity make this a wine to enjoy at 80C-100C with light meals.