Name of Wine: Cava Apriori
Producer: Cavas Colet
Region: Penedes.
Vintage: 2003
Grapes Varieties: 50% Macabeo, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Riesling, 7%Gewurztraminer, 3% Muscat
Vine Ages: Ten to 25 years old.
Cases Produced: 1250 Cases (333 available for USA)
Suggested Retail: $15 

Grape Source:
Vineyards: Own vineyards in O'Rosal.
Soil: Sand and limestone.
Yields: 50 Hl/ Ha.

Vinification:
Harvest: Hand harvested .
Fermentation: Methode Champenois
The primary fermentation undergoes in stain-less steel tanks with low temperature between 13ºC and 14ºC.
The juice stay 45 days on its lees before being transfer to the bottle without fining or filtering.
Ageing: 18 months on the lees.

Other:
Alcohol Volume: 11.5 % by Vol
Residual Sugar: 7.5 gr/L
PH: 3.22

Tasting Notes:
Not your typical Cava with its unique blend of Spanish, French and German white grapes, the A Priori is nonetheless a Cava that makes an impression. With a touch of residual sugar, this aromatic blend has subtle stone fruit and lychee nuances with a long, refreshing finish.


Print pdf

Close Window