SPAIN | PENEDÈS
JUVÉ & CAMPS RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA 2017
J uvé & Camps is indisputably the worldwide leader of Spanish premium sparkling wines. This family-owned, 100% estate-based producer is revered in Spain for its painstaking focus on quality and sustainability, and its important role within the country’s conversation on fine wine in general. "Reserva de la Familia” (translating to ‘Reserve of the Family’) is a leading Spanish sparkling wine in the world, always vintage-dated, and all the more notable because of the quality needed to produce it without dosage (‘Brut Nature’ designation). The grapes are certified organic and hand-harvested from Juvé’s three estates; Espiells, Mediona, and La Cuscona, in the best areas of the Penedès region just outside of Barcelona. Harvested by hand, the grapes are gently whole-cluster pressed to retain the delicate vibrancy and freshness. After the first fermentation by varietal in stainless steel tanks, the classic Cava grapes (Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada) develop malolactic fermentation in order to improve their complexity. After that, the base wines are stabilized, blended and bottled. Following the traditional method, bottles are laid down in Juvé's massive network of underground caves for an extended period of over three years (36+ months) to develop the complexity that is the distinctive Juvé & Camps signature style. No dosage is added after the disgorgement to showcase the fruit in its purest form.
“Pungent, spice-accented aromas of dried pear, lemon pith and toasted nuts; a smoky mineral quality adds lift. Juicy Anjou pear and Meyer lemon flavors show good depth and a floral topnote and become spicier with air. The floral note carries through the clinging finish, which shows fine delineation and minerally cut. ” - JOSH RAYNOLDS
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