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Perelada, Gran Claustro Cava Brut Nature Gran Reserva, DO Cava, Spain, 2017

Product code: 4999

Producer Profile

Perelada are one of the most prestigious and highly regarded wine and Cava producers in Catalunya – a family-owned estate built upon a winemaking tradition that stretches back to the Middle Ages.

The foundation of the estate is DO Empordà, which through their hard work and skill Perelada helped to create in the 1960s. The vineyards are rooted on diverse soils from slate to sand, fluvial sediment to gravel, that all run down between the mighty Pyrenees and the sparkling blue of the Mediterranean. This setting has spurred on a quest for quality that has gone beyond winemaking to embrace all things cultural, celebrating the region’s art and history in all aspects of life – easy to believe in a region that was home to the godfather of surrealism, Salvador Dali. In due course the family purchased an additional bodega, DO Cava, in Penedes’ capital, Vilafranca del Penedès, allowing them to increase production and become a serious player among Spain’s most prominent Cava producers. This range sits at a price v. quality ratio that is hard to argue with, offering incredible value for money. Every summer Castillo Perelada also hosts one of the most prestigious music festivals in Europe, and ‘Stars Cava’ is a tribute to the artists who have performed there under the stars of the Empordà sky. Perelada are committed to sustainable agriculture, both in their family-owned vineyards in Empordà and in their vineyards in Vilafranca, Penedès.

Viticulture

From vineyards in and around Vilafranca del Penedes, in the heartland of Cava production. Made from selected vineyards sites from the 2017 vintage protected by the Cava Designation of Origin, and only created in the finest of vintages.

Winemaking

When USA president Dwight Eisenhower visited Spain in 1959, a small selection of Perelada’s cava was chosen to be served at the reception banquet. The absolute success of this experience gave birth to the idea of creating a high-quality cava: the Gran Claustro. This handmade cava originally aged in the cellars underneath the cloister at the castle, now ages to perfection at Perelada’s winery in Vilafranca del Penedes in accordance with the appellations requirements. Made from selected wines from the 2017 vintage protected by the Cava Designation of Origin. It is only produced in years where the vintage is classified as exceptional. More than 30 months in the bottle before disgorging.

Tasting Note

Intense aromas of toasted brioche from the ageing, which gives this wine great personality and a lasting impression on the palate. Rich, textured and creamy notes, balanced with honeysuckle fruit, nuts and citrus acidity. Fine bubbles, perfectly poised, beautifully balanced, with the evolution only elevating the interest on the finish.