WINE =======: 0 Jaume Serra Cristalino Extra Dry Cava
AOC         : Penedes
Tasting Date: 2006-01-01
Varietal    : Macabeo, Parellada,  Xarello
Score       : 84
Country     : Spain
State       : Catalonia
Region      : Alt Penedés

Notes
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This wine suffered a bit by following the Pol Roger; few
wines would be able to stand up to that competition. It also
didn't help that by the time this was opened, I was pretty
much Champagned-out. Still, you could tell that it was a
good sparkler.

Its color was a very pale yellow, almost clear, with a
light, vague citrusy nose with a hint of plastic. The flavor
was nice, citrusy, with a very subtle touch of bitterness.
The bubbles were fairly small. This is a very good sparkling
wine for the price.

Production Notes
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50% Macabeo, 35% Parellada, 15% Xarello

Additional Notes
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By law, Cava must be made in the Methode Champenois or Champagne Method.
Due to European regulations prohibiting use of that term, Cava is now
labeled as Methode Tradicional, which has the same requirements with an
added stipulation that cava must age for a minimum of nine months on the
lees before release. After researching local yeasts, the winery has taken
the extraordinary step of importing their yeast from Champagne, France in
order to impart the finest quality to their Cavas. During the dosage stage
of production a minimum amount of sweet wine is added to just bring this
cava to the Extra Dry threshold.
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