Alta Alella LAIETÀ Gran Reserva
“Cosmopolitan cava, result of the experience”
J.M. Pujol-Busquets
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Cava type |
Brut Nature Gran Reserva / Organic Certified |
Integral Producer |
100% produced on the winery’s property |
Available in |
750 ml - 1500 ml (Magnum) |
Grape varieties |
Pansa Blanca (Xarel·lo) - Chardonnay - Pinot Noir |
Vintage |
2018 |
Fermentation |
100% Stainless steel vats |
Ageing |
Minimum 38-48 months |
Alcohol by volume |
12% vol. |
Residual sugar |
0 g/l |
Soil type |
Sauló (sandy granitic) |
Altitude |
150m - 300m |
Orientation |
Southeast |
Rainfall |
600 mm/year |
Winemaking
Cava made from organic grapes bottled in a singular bottle to emphasize the differential factor and identify its origin, represented
by an international blend that gives it structure, aroma and stronger flavors. During the harvest, which is carried out manually, the
best grapes for the making of cava are selected. The free-run juice is extracted through very light pressure to avoid the transfer of
the color from the Pinot Noir grape. The fermentation is carried out in a controlled temperature of 15ºC, each variety in separate
vats. Made through the traditional method, this cava has been aged on its lees for a minimum of 36 months and is released on the
market just after being disgorged.
Vintage 2018
An extremely rainy Spring increased the vines’ unique vigor leading to slightly higher yields compared with recent years. Our mildew
free vineyards combined with high temperatures and minimal rain in July bumped up the harvest and produced exceptional healthy
grapes for wine-based cava. The maturing process slowed down and was irregular after mid-August due to heavy rains, mild
temperatures and less sunshine, so the sorting and selection process took place both in the vineyard and in the cellar. However,
thanks to the decrease in rainfall and increased sunshine in mid-September, the grapes matured correctly. As a result of the
weather described above, 2018 produced fabulous aromatic white wines with less alcoholic volume and less structured impressive
fresh red wines. All in all, an accentuated Atlantic vintage rather than Mediterranean.
Wine Tasting Notes
Sight - Pale yellow with golden reflections.
Nose - White fruit aromas with a floral aftertaste, notes of
red fruit and almond.
Palate - Unctuous, dry and slightly fruity. Fine bubbles with
an elegant palate. Well-structured Cava without losing
freshness. Tasty and with a lingering aftertaste.
Prominent A wards and References
Guía Peñín – 93/100
JancisRobinson.com– 17
Guía Vivir el Vino – 93/100
Guía ABC – 93/100
James Suckling – 91/100
Wine Enthusiast – 90/100
Gilbert & Gaillard – OR 90/100