Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Production: Cava de Guarda Superior Blanc de Noirs with at least 80 months lees aging; selected hand-harvesting; gentle pressing of whole grapes without crushing at low temperature to minimize color extraction; natural cold sedimentation; slow, controlled fermentation; tirage at the beginning of the year; traditional bottle fermentation and extremely long maturation in constantly cool, underground cavas.
Origin: Plot of land near Casas de Eufemia, Utiel-Requena, Spain
Vineyard: The Pinot Noir comes exclusively from one plot of land , which is on approximately 750 m altitude It lies and is cultivated using trellis training. The clayey-calcareous soils with good drainage and high minerality give the Blanc de Noirs structure, elegance, and saline precision.
Soils: Clayey-limestone soils with mineral tension — ideal for long-lasting Pinot Noir base wines.
Orientation: Optimally exposed hillside location at medium altitude, perfect for early, even ripening and aromatic concentration.
Climate: Continental climate with Mediterranean influences; large day-night differences ensure freshness, aromatic clarity and high longevity — essential for Blanc de Noirs sparkling wines with long lees aging.
Vinification: Manual harvest at the end of August; strict grape selection; pneumatic pressing of whole, chilled grapes without crushing to preserve maximum aromas; natural sedimentation at low temperatures; temperature-controlled fermentation; resting period in the tank; aging in winter; 80 months Bottle aging in the underground cellar at constant temperatures.
Alcohol content: Not specified (typically approx. 11.5–12% vol.)
Tasting note: Golden yellow in color with subtle ripe notes from the Pinot Noir. The nose is complex, elegant, and profound—salty and mineral notes, ripe yellow fruit, delicate floral notes of violets, and a hint of sweet brioche. On the palate, it is fresh and precise with powerful volume; the fine, slowly rising perlage underscores length and elegance—a Blanc de Noirs of great finesse.
Food recommendation: Excellent with turbot, lobster, scallops, truffle pasta, creamy fish dishes, fine poultry or as a sophisticated aperitif for special occasions.
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