Eufemia Reserva Blanc de Noirs - Brut 2017

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.

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 keep the freshness and aromatic clarity a sparkling wine needs for 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.

Tasting note: Golden yellow in color with subtle ripe notes from the Pinot Noir. On the nose, 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 underlines the length.

Food recommendation: Excellent with turbot, lobster, scallops, truffle pasta, creamy fish dishes, fine poultry or as an aperitif.