Grapes: Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Parellada
From: Catalunya, Spain
Farming Practices: Certified Organic, Sustainable
classic, artisinal Cava, but not "Cava."
Nestled in the foothills of the d'Ordal mountains in the eastern Penedès, AT Roca joined the DO Classic Penedès to participate in a movement to differentiate their wines from the ever-growing Cava region. Vigneron Agustí Torello Roca studied winemaking in Tarragona before apprenticing with one of Champagne's pioneers of organic farming. With raised standards, Agustí has made a name for himself in the Penedès region.
The grapes sourced for Classic Penedès Reserva are grown on a variety of soils in an attempt to exemplify the overall Penedès terroir, with 50% Macabeu, 30% Xarel-lo, and 20% Parellada. This wine has a primary fermentation in stainless steel with wild yeasts before aging on the lees for a minimum of 20 months before bottling with zero dosage.
