ESSENCE OF THE PENEDÈS
LA CLAU DE VOLTA
Collection: Essence of the Penedès
Taste: Dry
Type: A still red wine of the DO Penedès.
Format: 75cl
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VARIETIES
Merlot 100%
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TASTING NOTES
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Appearance: Intense ruby colour with a violet crown.
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Nose: Balsamic and intense.
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Palate: Well rounded, harmonic tannins and a subtle elegance
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ELABORATION
Prolonged maceration to achieve the desired colour and the necessary level of tannins. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation carried out at the same time to harmonize the wine. Ageing for 3 months in French oak barrels.
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CONSERVATION
Bottles stored horizontally, protected from the light and draughts and a temperature not exceeding 20ºC.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Serve in tall tulip glasses with a wide mouth. Serve between 12ºC and 14ºC.
ANALYSIS
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Alcohol content: 12,50% vol.
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Acidity: 5,6 g/l (tartaric)
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Sugar: 0,2 g/l
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CONTAINS SULFITS
LOCATION: DO Penedès
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ACCOMPANIMENTS:
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Red grilled meats and stews.
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