Sparkling wine Freixenet, Cava Cordon Rosado
Tasting Notes
Wine bright pink color with orange reflections.
A balanced, rounded, smooth, almost satin taste wine tones of cherry, nectarine, citrus, pomegranate tart nuances, sweet notes of strawberries, lively acidity. The finish is fresh, dry, elegant.
The aroma of wine is full bodied, intense, with hints of candied cherries, raspberries, flowers and minerals.
Fine wine as an aperitif, will go well with pies, snacks, sharp cheeses, fruits.
Interesting Facts
Cordon Rosado was created to meet consumer demand for sparkling wines "premium" class, with a smooth and soft texture and attractive color. Freshenet Cava Cordon Rosado is made from two grape varieties - Trepat and Garnacha. Mediterranean red grape is characterized by a low natural acidity and for creating soft sparkling wine without the typical astringent acidity. Also, these varieties of red grapes give the wine an attractive salmon pink color. The harvest begins in late September with a variety Trepat and harvested in early October Garnacha. The first fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in stainless steel containers for 10-12 days, after which the wine is bottled and secondary fermentation in the bottle occurs.
Freixenet company was founded in 1889 after Pedro Ferrer Bosch, owner of the vineyard "La Freixeneda" married Dolores Sala Vive, heiress of the wine trade house with a 200-year history of "Sala". Freshenet is one of the largest and oldest manufacturers of sparkling wine from Spain, which exports its products to more than 120 countries worldwide. The winery is located in the Penedès region, in the heart of Catalonia, 40 km south-west of Barcelona. Climate and chalky soil of this region is ideal for growing grapes.
Cava - Spanish term for sparkling wines of high quality. These wines are made exclusively from the Spanish grape varieties. Selected for the production of the best raw materials. The wine goes through a complicated, expensive and unique process of fermentation in the bottle classical. Freixenet wines have won numerous awards and prizes. And in 1987 the winery was awarded a special honor - it was visited by King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia.
