Mas d'Alsina Sardà Reserva - A&S
Varieties: 65% Chardonnay, 35% Macabeu, Xarel·lo and Parellada. Tasting: Yellow in colour, with golden tones, fine constant bubbles and elegant, fine crown. Aromas of white fruit (baked pears), stone fruit (apricot), with fine and soft touches of toast which mix well with its yeast and lactic nuances. Also, nuts (hazelnuts) and a floral background. Well-integrated carbon dioxide, creamy, with a lengthy aftertaste of ripe white fruit and retronasal reminiscences of yeast.
Varieties: 65% Chardonnay, 35% Macabeu, Xarel·lo and Parellada.
Vineyards: 25-30 years, grown on higher altitude.
Winemaking: Part of the wines are fermented and aged in oak barrels prior to a second fermentation in the bottle, which gives the wine a very specific taste. Aged for 20-24 months.
Tasting: Yellow in colour, with golden tones, fine constant bubbles and elegant, fine crown. Aromas of white fruit (baked pears), stone fruit (apricot), with fine and soft touches of toast which mix well with its yeast and lactic nuances. Also, nuts (hazelnuts) and a floral background. Well-integrated carbon dioxide, creamy, with a lengthy aftertaste of ripe white fruit and retronasal reminiscences of yeast.
Manufacturer | Alsina & Sarda |
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Grape | Chardonnay, Macabeo |
Origin Controled | DOC |
Year | 2016 |
Tasting Notes | Tasting: Yellow in colour, with golden tones, fine constant bubbles and elegant, fine crown. Aromas of white fruit (baked pears), stone fruit (apricot), with fine and soft touches of toast which mix well with its yeast and lactic nuances. Also, nuts (hazelnuts) and a floral background. Well-integrated carbon dioxide, creamy, with a lengthy aftertaste of ripe white fruit and retronasal reminiscences of yeast. |
Review | Recognition: 88 points in 2015 90 points in 2013 90 points in 2012 90 points in 201188 points in 2014 Silver Medal World Competition in Bruseles 2011 Silver Medal World Competition in Bruseles 2013 |
Drinking Temperature | 6-8 |