Vilarnau Brut Cava Gaudi Inspired Label
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This Brut Reserva Cava is produced from native varieties such as Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel.lo and aged for 15 months on lees. It is complex on the nose with fresh aromas of fruit and grape. On the palate it is fresh and delicate with a smooth texture due to the time spent on lees. Serve very chilled. Perfect as a aperitif and also with seafood, fish and rice dishes.
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James Suckling
Some funky reduction, but opens nicely into apples and peaches. Fruity and fleshy, with some light bubbles, but turns a little bruised on the finish. From organically grown grapes.
The Vilarnau cavas date from 1949 and were located in the town center of Sant Sadurni D’Anoia. Vilarnau has been part of the Gonzalez Byass group since 1982. The vineyards where the winery is currently located were bought in 1990 and in 2003 the construction of the winery was started, being inaugurated in 2005.
The name comes from the old Vilarnau castle which can be found on the banks of the river Anoia and which formed part of the Subirats castle, where the vineyards can be found today
The Vilarnau estate is situated 6km outside of Sant Sadurni D’Anoia in the highest point of the area Espiells, 200m above sea level. High altitudes contribute to a slower maturation of the grape, which produces wines with higher acidity contributing to a more balanced ageing.
The Vilarnau estate includes 20 hectares of planted vineyards and the winery manages over 100 hectares on long term contracts. Precision viticulture is applied in all vineyards in which every vine is treated individually to achieve an optimum balance of leaves, bunches and water.