Alta Alella Mirgin Rosé

“A return to the origins with the first grape variety used for cava”.

Cava type

Brut Nature Rosado Reserva / Organic certified

Grape variety

Mataró (Monastrell)

Fermentation

Stainless steel vats

Ageing

15 – 30 months

Alcohol by volume

12% vol.

Residual sugar

0 g/l

Soil type

Sauló (sandy granitic). Altitude 150m – 300m. Orientation Southeast. Rainfall 600 mm/year.

Winemaking

Organic grapes harvested manually in small boxes, looking for the optimum moment of ripeness for each varieties, with the aim of achieving a base wine with good freshness suitable for noble ageing. Vinified on the estate. After a light skin maceration (contact of the must with the grape skin) to get the desired color, the grapes are pressed obtaining the first pressing must. The fermentation is carried out in stainless steel vats at 15ºC and afterwards the traditional method is applied with a minimum of 15 months ageing (from Reserva towards Gran Reserva) and is released on the market just after being disgorged with the disgorgement date stated on its label.

Tasting Notes

Nose – Aging aromas with light hints of red grapes.

Palate – Light and fresh on the palate, recalling the aromas of red fruit. Integrated bubbles and a delicate aftertaste. Stainless steel vats

Sight – Light and subtle pink color characteristic of the variety, according to the characteristics of the vintage.

Prominent Awards and Reference

Vinous 2019 – 90/100

Wine Enthusiast 2019 – 90/100

Guia de Vins de Catalunya 2018 – 9,23/10

Alta Alella Mirgin Rosé