SERRAL DEL VELL BRUT NATURE 2018

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Sobriety and elegance. Strength and full-bodied character. Our highly calcareous soils and the microclimate of the Serral del Vell plateau give each vintage an unmistakable character. Serral del Vell vineyards’ belong to Corpinnat territory, the birthplace of great sparkling wines within the historic winegrowing area of the Penedès south of Barcelona where at the end of the XIX century winemaking of sparkling wines was initiated following the traditional method. Single-estate character Serral del Vell is a place of great beauty – an area full of Xarel·lo and Macabeu vineyards, where the imposing Montserrat Mountain watches over a space that is topographically and geologically distinct from its surroundings. The Serral del Vell estate stands on a small plateau (serral) carved out of the Bitlles Valley Highlands and the winding gullies that run into the Lavernó Ravine. The plateau has several large, gently sloping terraces that men have shaped by creating margins and embankments. Biodynamic growers Recaredo Serral del Vell has been cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, a step beyond organic. The biodynamic approach allows us to make wines that are rich in nuances, have excellent ageing potential, and respect the landscape they come from. We let plant cover grow spontaneously between the vines. This cover crop plays a crucial role loosening the soil, regulating water retention and drainage (essential in a dry farming system), and helping to foster biodiversity. 2018 Vintage After a number of vintages marked by drought, we no longer find ourselves looking skywards yearning for rain. The land demands rigorous and methodical work to prevent problems with fungal diseases, such as downy mildew. Thanks to continuous monitoring by our viticulture team, we don’t suffer significant damage, and the vines teach us a less on on adaptation. Ageing in the bottle (80 months) Brut Nature/No added sugar Total Sulphur 23mg/l
Is this product already available in Ireland?
No
Estimated Retail Price in Ireland (€)
76
Type of Product
Sparkling Wine
Vintage
2018
Region
Corpinnat
Appelation
Corpinnat
Varietal Composition
Xarel·lo and Macabeu
Country of Origin
Spain
Importer
Seeking Importer
Exhibitor
RECAREDO
Winery
Recaredo
RECAREDOSince 1924, every bottle of Recaredo has begun with a commitment to origin. Each Corpinnat is born from a single vintage and crafted as a Brut Nature, with no dosage, allowing the character of the year and the landscape to speak for themselves. The grapes come exclusively from the family’s own vineyards, cultivated organically and biodynamically with indigenous varieties deeply rooted in the Penedès. The harvest is carried out entirely by hand, and every wine is made on the estate, preserving an unbroken connection between vineyard, cellar and bottle. Time then becomes an essential part of the process. The wines rest on their lees for a minimum of 30 months, while the longest-aged remain for more than 20 years, sealed with natural cork in the darkness and silence of the cellars. Every bottle is riddled by hand on traditional racks and disgorged individually, without freezing the neck — gestures that embody the craftsmanship, precision and patience behind each wine. A way of working shaped by time and guided by a profound respect for the land. Celler Credo de Recaredo Celler Credo is Recaredo’s still white wine project, born from a desire to explore the vineyards of the Penedès through one of their most emblematic varieties: Xarel·lo. We are Xarel·listes — a term coined to describe those who interpret, explore and push the boundaries of this extraordinary grape. Deeply rooted in the Penedès, Xarel·lo brings freshness, vibrant acidity and a remarkable wealth of nuances. In the hands of Celler Credo, it becomes more than a grape variety: it is a way of understanding the landscape, listening to the vineyard and expressing the identity of a singular territory.

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