Raimat, "Abadia" Blanc de Blancs, Costers del Segre DO

Interesting facts

"Abadia" Blanc de Blancs, 2013 — young fresh wine, the aroma is dominated by notes of tropical fruit and citrus, and the taste charms softness and pleasant acidity. The blended wine is from grapes of Chardonnay and Albarino, complement each other. The grapes are harvested at night in order to avoid premature oxidation of the berries exposed to the sun's rays. After harvesting the crop is immediately taken to the cellars of the winery, where it is cooled to a temperature of 10°C. Then the berries are separated from crests. The fermentation takes place in steel tanks at 14-16ºC. Before bottling the wine is filtered. Thanks to the Chardonnay, the aroma of wine filled with notes of tropical fruit, and albariño brings a bouquet of flowers and citrus."Abadia" Blanc de Blanc has won several awards at prestigious competitions, including:— silver medal at the "Mundus Vini Awards, 2009"

Tasting Characteristics

The wine is clean, pale yellow color with greenish undertones.
In an intense wine aroma abound with notes of ripe tropical fruits, grapefruit and sweet vanilla.
The wine has a soft, fresh, fruity with a pleasant acidity, reveals notes of flowers and citrus. A long pleasant finish.
Wine goes with white meat, fish dishes, rice and pasta.