Winery: Sicus Terrers Mediterranis  Celler                   

Region:  Baix Penedès - Catalonia 

Vintage:  2012                               

Bottle:  75cl                                                    

Grape Varieties: 100% Xarel.lo Vermell

Type:  Sparkling Rosé wine.

Alcohol Volume:  11.5%

Serving Temperature:  7º - 9º

Production:  Sourced from a 4 ha. single plot called " Finca La Caseta" located  in the town of Bonastre within the distric of Baix Penedès and the province of Tarragona. At an altitude of 170 meters above the sea level and under  a strong maritime influence, due to its proximity to the coast, just 6 km away, together with the clayish soil, poor in organic matter, and the low yield producing vines, gives the grapes the excellent characteristics from this vineyard, which results into a 100% Terroir expression wines.

The cultivation of the vineyards is done under sustainable viticulture. The harvest is done manually  followed by hand sorting of the grapes in the vineyard. The  fermentation took place in stainless steel vats during 25 days at 12.5º.  Second fermentation in bottle with a minimum of 45 months ageing in rima. Total production of 1950 bottles.

Sicus Terrers Mediterranis is the Project of Eduard Pie, a young viticultor from Bonastre in the Baix Penedès.  A family owned winery with more than a 100 years history and experience in producing Bulk wines, until a few years back, when Eduard took charge of the winery, renovating it and starting  to produce good quality wines.

Tasting Notes: Good aromatic complexity in the nose, citric notes combined with the varietal aromas of thyme and red fruit. Clean, fresh, smooth and creamy texture with a touch of saline tones on a long and refreshing finish.