Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs 2024
16.38₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
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Alcohol
12.0%
Description
From a very young age, Pepe Raventós felt attracted to the land that his ancestors tilled in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. The idea of making Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs was born of a bold intuition: to rescue the purest essence of the Penedès, from a blend of Macabeu, Xarel.lo and Parellada, through the native grapes grown in the emblematic Vinya del Llac estate, a vineyard more than forty years old facing north, with clay soils that release water slowly and a calcareous bedrock between pebbles that limits the water reserve, giving structure to the grapes. In the midst of a landscape of hills and water, the lake's influence moderates the extreme summers, favouring slow ripening and generating a singular balance.
Pepe Raventós is committed to a radically sustainable viticulture, promoting biodynamic work as a philosophy of life. In a region marked by history and market pressure, he took the courageous decision to leave the Cava DO to found his own classification, more demanding and committed to the territory: Conca del Riu Anoia. Thus was born a sparkling wine with its own identity, a true reflection of a specific landscape, climate and land.
Winemaking
After a manual harvest, each variety destined for Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures. The cuvée is then blended and undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, resting on the lees for 18 months. The biodynamic method and respectful agriculture ensure that each stage of the winemaking process provides a transparency that faithfully reflects the typicality of the Penedès terroir.
Taste
The nose of Raventós i Blanc Blanc de Blancs displays an unmistakable freshness: Mediterranean herbs, dry hay and earthy aromas that evoke the most authentic terroir. Delicate citrus notes, fine nuances of grapefruit and slightly saline undertones. On the palate, a fine, persistent bubble caresses the palate: vibrant, balanced, with a sparkling freshness and a structure that is as clean as it is seductive. Intense minerality and restrained creaminess combine with a vibrant tension that nevertheless remains at the service of purity. The acidity remains lively right through to the finish, combining freshness and finesse, with a clean finish that whispers of limestone and nearby forest.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 378.68₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 378.68₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 37.39₣ | 18.70₣ (-18.70₣) |
| 7-12 | 47.15₣ | 23.57₣ (-23.57₣) |
| 13-18 | 50.55₣ | 25.28₣ (-25.28₣) |
| 19-24 | 56.61₣ | 28.31₣ (-28.31₣) |
| 25-30 | 67.78₣ | 33.89₣ (-33.89₣) |
| 31-36 | 82.27₣ | 41.13₣ (-41.13₣) |
| 37-42 | 90.41₣ | 45.21₣ (-45.21₣) |
| 43-48 | 132.35₣ | 66.17₣ (-66.17₣) |
| 49-54 | 134.72₣ | 67.36₣ (-67.36₣) |
| 55-60 | 141.06₣ | 70.53₣ (-70.53₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
** Shipments to Switzerland include transport costs, insurance and export costs (SAD in origin), but not customs duties (SAD at destination) and local taxes.
***At Gourmet Hunters wine prices are exempt from 21% VAT for all shipments to Switzerland. Once in your shopping cart select Switzerland as delivery address to enjoy your order tax free.
