Castellblanch Wines

Founded in 1908 by Jeronimo Parera Figueres as a family business, Bodega Castellblanch, S.A. has since grown into one of the largest and most respected makers of cava wines in the world. Today more that 1.5 million cases of Castellblanch are sold throughout the world.

Castellblanch first gained international recognition at the International Wine Exhibition in Barcelona in 1930 by creating hand-crafted cava grown on the upper hillsides of the Penedes (pen-eh-DES) and kept on the yeast in naturally cool hillside caves.

Since then, the wines of Castellblanch have been regulars in shows and select tastings. In 1984, Freixenet, S.A., the worlds largest producer of sparkling wine acquired Castellblanch. In 1986 they began importing to these shores.

THE GRAPES

Castellblanch sparkling wines are made using three different indigenous white grapes: Macabeo (mak-a-BAY-o), a delicate grape which adds elegance and finesse to the Mnes, Parellada (Par-e-YAH-dah), which provides a delightful floral aroma, fresh clean flavors and balanced acidity; and Xarello (Sha-REL-lo), the aromatic, earthy grape which gives the wines their strength and color.

BRUT EXTRA
Grape Varieties: 33% Macabco 33% Parellada 33% Xarello	Maturation: 1.5 years in the bottle, always at a constant temperature between 54 - 57 F. in the darkness of our cellar, protected from light and noise.
Tasting notes: Green-yellow color, clean and brilliant. Fine sparkle with a good release, forming a slight crown. In the nose the aromas of the varietals predominate over the incipient aromas of ageing. In the mouth it is fresh, clean and well balanced. Ideal as an aperitif and as a companion or fish dishes, light meats, rice and pasta.

SEMI SECO

Grape Varieties:
30% Macabeo
30% Parellada
40% Xarello

Maturation:
1-1.5 years in the bottle, always at a constant temperature between 54 - 57 F. in the darkness of our cellar, protected from light and noise.

Tasting notes:
Gold-yellow color with green hints. Very abundant sparkle, forming a fine white persistent crown. In the nose the aromas of the varietals of a young cava predominate. In the mouth it is fresh and light with a sweet finish.

Ideal as a companion for sweet desserts.

BRUT ZERO

Grape Varieties:
30% Macabeo
60% Parellada
10% Xarello

Maturation:
2-2.5 years in the bottle, always at a constant temperature between 54 - 57 F. in the darkness of our cellar, protected from light and noise.

Tasting notes:
Straw yellow color with some green hints.
Very fine abundant sparkle, forming an enticing white crown.
In the nose the fruity tones and a pleasant citric background predominate over the biscuity aromas of bottle maturation.
In the mouth it is well structured with a fine long sparkle. It is refreshing, very soft, with pleasant sensations of lightness. The aftertaste is clean and elegant.

Ideal as a companion for fish dishes, smoked dishes, light meats, rice and pasta.

ROSADO SECO

Grape Varieties:
70% Trepat
30% Garnacha

Maturation:
I - 1.5 years in the bottle, always in a constant temperature, between 54 - 57 F in the darkness of our cellar, protected from light and noise.

Tasting notes:
Pale strawberry color.
Abundant medium size sparkle with an excellent release, forming a wide crown in the surface of the glass.

In the nose the fruity notes of the Trepat grape appear over the aromas of the yeast ageing.

In the mouth it is silky and fresh.

It's moderate sweetness combines very well with the acidity and body of the wine.

AWARDS CASTELLBLANCH BRUT ZERO (CAVA)
WINE ENTHUSIAST	BEVERAGS DYNAMICS
BEST BUY "88Pts" $10.00 Elegant and restrained, this lithe, lean cava plays up dry citrus fruit and precise mouth feel while not going too heavy on the dosage. Flavors run toward apple and pineapple, and the finish is perfectly lean and clean. A lasting note of green apple is an encouraging final touch.	The Beverage Dynamics Retailer Wine Panel recommends a lineup of top quality/value champagnes and sparkling wines. ________________________ "90Pts" An absolutely crisp and refreshing, totally bone-dry, zero-dosage cava from Spain; Flavors are bright and minerally and quite reminiscent of good Italian Prosecco.

AWARDS CASTELLBLANCH SEMISECO (CAVA)
WINE ENTHUSIAST "86Pts" ($10.00) Kicks off with aromas of liqourice gumdrops, wild flower, and light stone fruits. Offers lime and sugared candy in the mouth along with a touch of banana and a ripe apple. Finishes sweet, almost as if were dessert. Fortunately, some lively acidity keeps it fresh.

AWARDS

CASTELLBLANCH EXTRA BRUT (CAVA)

WINE ENTHUSIAST

"85Pts"

($9.00) Adequate citrus and apple aromas lead in a flavor profile of green apple lemon chiffon cake. Ample drive and persistence are positive.

AWARDS

CASTELLBLANCH ROSADO SECO (CAVA)

WINE ENTHUSIAST

"85Pts"

($10.00) Dark and Rosy, with a sweet strawberry fizz-like bouquet. The palate is firm and the flavor package delivers a full of ripe tangerine and nectarine. Yes, it tastes somewhat like a confection, meaning it's rather sweet, but the balance and acids are right there, so it goes down well.

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