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Cava Vilarnau Semiseco is a brilliant exercise in balance between acidity and sweetness. Vilarnau, the winery specialized in cavas, owned by Grupo González Byass, demonstrates its mastery in this type of production with this exceptional coupage of macabeo, xarel·lo, and parellada.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Region
Type of bottle
Champenoise Bottle
Barrel aging time
More than 12 months in rima
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
5.2
Sugar
32
pH
3.15
Alcohol content (% vol.)
11.50
General Information
Cava Vilarnau Semiseco is one of the magnificent sparkling wines from the eponymous winery located in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia. The three traditional Catalan varieties that compose it, macabeo, parellada, and xarel·lo, were vinified separately. Once the final blend was made, and after the second fermentation in the bottle, the right amount of expedition liqueur was added at the time of disgorging to give the cava the sweet notes that distinguish it. The production process culminated with aging for more than 12 months on the lees, resulting in a cava with a fruity palate and exceptional freshness, ideal for accompanying all kinds of desserts and cheeses.
Founded in the 1940s and integrated into the González Byass Group since 1982, Vilarnau is a benchmark quality winery in Penedès. The firm bases its trajectory on artisanal and environmentally friendly viticulture. This latter aspect has earned it the recent award of the Wineries for Climate Protection certificate by the Spanish Wine Federation (FEV), which recognizes continuous improvement in sustainability. Thus, the firm becomes the first cava from Sant Sadurní d'Anoia to receive this distinction and one of the first 14 wineries in Spain.
Founded in the 1940s and integrated into the González Byass Group since 1982, Vilarnau is a benchmark quality winery in Penedès. The firm bases its trajectory on artisanal and environmentally friendly viticulture. This latter aspect has earned it the recent award of the Wineries for Climate Protection certificate by the Spanish Wine Federation (FEV), which recognizes continuous improvement in sustainability. Thus, the firm becomes the first cava from Sant Sadurní d'Anoia to receive this distinction and one of the first 14 wineries in Spain.
Tasting notes
Of a pale bright yellow color, with greenish reflections.
Fresh nose with clean and pleasant primary fruity and floral aromas.
On the palate, it is sweet, although the overall balance with acidity is well achieved. Slight hints of ripe apples on the retronasal path.
Fresh nose with clean and pleasant primary fruity and floral aromas.
On the palate, it is sweet, although the overall balance with acidity is well achieved. Slight hints of ripe apples on the retronasal path.
The winery
The winery Vilarnau crafted its first cava in 1949 under the guidance of the Cuscó family, using vineyards cultivated since ancient times on the Can petit i Les Planes de Vilarnau estate. This 20-hectare property is located in a privileged setting in the heart of Penedès, the quintessential cava region, with the Montserrat mountains shielding the vines from the cold Pyrenean winds, and just 30 km from the Mediterranean Sea.
Thanks to its consistency, Vilarnau has established itself over the years as a quality cava. In 1982, Vilarnau became part of the prestigious González Byass group, and a new winery was built on the estate, inaugurated in 2005—a beautiful building integrated into the Mediterranean landscape, with interiors designed by Antonio Miró. Vilarnau has traditionally been a winery with very limited production, which has recently been expanded to make its mark on the international market.
In its vineyards, they cultivate both local and international varieties: chardonnay, pinot noir, macabeo, xarello, parellada, and trepat, applying integrated and sustainable viticulture. In addition to cavas, Vilarnau also produces still wines.