Bohigas, Gran Reserva, Extra Brut Cava
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Bohigas, Gran Reserva, Extra Brut Cava - 2019

Item # 43975 750mL

Fermí Bohigas is a family-owned winery that has roots dating back to the 13th century. The estate is located in the town of Òdena in the River Anoia valley, about 45 minutes west of Barcelona. The estate is best-known for its focus on extended lees-aging and especially with their prized indigenous grape, Xarel-lo.
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Color
White
Vintage
2019
Country
Spain
Region
Penedès
Producer
Bohigas
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Macabeo
Parellada
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Production Methods

Organic

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Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Staff Pick Notes

Jordi Casanovas Bohigas carries on the family tradition of producing high-quality wines from 100% estate-grown grapes since the family started its wine making roots in the 13th century. Organically farmed, indigenous varieties of Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada are from their vineyards in the Anoia river valley, but further upstream at higher altitudes and cooler climates than the Penedes Cava producers. These higher elevation grapes keeps the grapes and resulting wine, fresh on the palate. The estate's underground caves are perfect for secondary fermentation and lees aging, while disgorging only happens when they receive an order from the importer. A wonderfully fresh cava, with yeasty notes of biscuits and fresh bread. Fine, tight bubbles and a citrusy palate, lend this wine to a perfect pairing with potato chips and Jamón Ibérico.

- MHG

Glossary

Spain

Central to the Spanish winemaking philosophy is the belief that wine should be released only when it is ready to be consumed, and not a moment before. Spanish wine law focuses squarely on this issue: the terms Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva are highly regulated indicators of the amount of time a wine has aged prior to its release. In Rioja, Navarra, and the Ribera del Duero (which have the most stringent requirements) red Crianzas must be aged a minimum of two years; Reservas, at least three...

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Cava

Dry, delicious Cava is an excellent Champagne alternative. The best examples are aged on the lees (the spent yeast cells used in fermentation) and show complexity to rival that of the best Champagnes.

Xarel-lo

Growing primarily in the northeastern region of Catalonia, Xarel-lo is most famous for its role in the production of the Spanish sparkling wine known as Cava (along with Macabeo and Parellada). Xarel-lo is occasionally bottled on its own as a deliciously crisp still wine, frequently filled with notes of stone fruits and herbs.

Chardonnay

From Champagne to Chablis, it's hard (not to mention unpleasant) to avoid this famous white variety. During a huge popularity surge beginning in the late 1980s, Chardonnay plantings have increased dramatically -- not only in California's wine country, with which the variety is nearly synonymous, but also in Burgundy (its original, Old World home) and just about everywhere else in the winemaking world. It is a flexible, eager-to-please grape, responding well to just about anything a winemaker...

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Parellada

Along with Macabeo and Xarel-lo, this is one of the three grapes that make up the traditional Cava blend. Occasionally blended with better-known varieties (e.g. Sauvignon Blanc) in delightful still whites, Parellada yields light and firmly acidic wines with pleasing floral aromas.

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