Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra
2016
2013
Other sparkling wines Extra Brut Biodynamic. 9 months on lees in stainless steel vats and 70 months in bottle.
Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra 2016 is a sparkling wine with a fine and persistent bubble. On the nose, it features aromas of ripe apple and pear, with a subtle hint of almond. On the palate, it is slightly creamy, with a balanced acidity that refreshes the palate. Its finish is long and elegant, with a maturity that makes it very pleasant to drink.
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About Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra
The best grapes of the vintage. The most personal selection of Manuel Raventós Negra. Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra, a sparkling wine of exceptional character produced in Catalonia, can be presented in this simple way.
The place where Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra starts life is located in the basin of the river Anoia, a tributary of the Llobregat, a very special and unique enclave with the perfect conditions for grapes to grow wonderfully, with ideal salinity and acidity to produce sparkling wines. This area in northeast Catalonia, between the Catalan Pre-Coastal and Coastal mountain ranges, has a unique personality due to its calcareous soils (the result of fossil and marine remains deposited over the years) and its climate (with mild winters and hot, dry summers). The proximity of the sea (which moderates temperatures), the coastal mountain range (which protects from excess humidity) and the Compte and Montserrat mountain ranges (which protect it from the cold of the Pyrenees), create an ideal microclimate that encourages slow ripening. The 90 hectares have been completely converted to biodynamic principles (animal manure, short bush-form pruning, treatment of the vines with copper and sulphur infusions, etc.).
The only way to harvest Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra is by hand with small trailers (to guarantee the good condition of the grapes). After the Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra grapes have been selected in the vineyard itself, they are taken to the winery, where they are gently pressed and the musts are separated by the plots they come from. Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra ferments in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. The wine is then aged for 9 months on lees and then in racks for 6 years. This process gives Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra the final silky and enveloping texture.
2016 | Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra 2016 is a sparkling wine with a fine and persistent bubble. On the nose, it features aromas of ripe apple and pear, with a subtle hint of almond. On the palate, it is slightly creamy, with a balanced acidity that refreshes the palate. Its finish is long and elegant, with a maturity that makes it very pleasant to drink. |
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2015 | Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra 2015 is a remarkable sparkling wine boasting a sophisticated bouquet, replete with nuanced hints of curry reminiscent of Jura wines, alongside a medley of fruity notes and the subtle fragrances of yeast, smoke, and toast, all resulting from its extensive aging process. On the palate, it reveals its vibrancy with a fresh and lively profile. This sparkling wine exudes exceptional class and undeniable elegance. |
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2013 | Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra 2013 is a mature, dry sparkling wine (containing less than 6 g/l of sugar) that has undergone an exceedingly slow aging process, characterized by a "piercing, vibrant, and electric" style. Overall, it is an exceedingly delectable wine, boasting a toasted nuance along with aromas of bakery goods and nuts. On the palate, it is dry, with a pronounced acidity. It features an exceptionally fine and sophisticated effervescence. Flavorful with a pleasant hint of bitterness. |
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2012 | Manuel Raventós 2012 is a complex and full-bodied sparkling wine with a distinctive bitter edge, truly exceptional. The bouquet reveals pronounced yeast aromas, smoky notes, hints of anise, fennel, and butter. On the palate, it is velvety, displaying moderate acidity and harmonious balance. The finish is lengthy and immersive. Fine, well-integrated bubbles. Suitable exclusively for those with an appreciation for tartness. |
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2003 | The tasting repport of this wine is being translated. Meanwhile, you can check the Spanish version. |
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2002 | Broad and long cava, with very well integrated bubble. Returns the fruit and nuts with hints of creamy nose. Excellent structure and fresh. Elegant balance that continues in the aftertaste. A pale yellow color with golden reflections. Bright, with fine bubbles forming rosaries. Aromatic complexity. Outstanding aromas of ripe white fruit and tropical fruit, highlighting the lime and orange peel. Roasted nuts creamy touches that gives it the long aging. |
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2001 | Large, spacious. It is conceived as a single unit where the wine and bubble join compact offering a sensation throughout the journey. Wonderful combination of elements coming together and as the bubble houses the wine. The freshness and delicious salinity thread make this sparkling infinite memory. Great complexity, pure dynamism in the nose that makes you find new nuances every time, on a white fruit ripens where memories are located saline, a sense of lime cooked and remember some fresh orange peel, toasted cereal sensation brings the large sparkling pedigree. |
2016 |
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2015 |
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2013 |
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2012 |
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2011 |
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2008 |
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2002 |
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2001 |
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