Codorníu Ars Collecta Josep Raventós Gran Reserva 2015
Tribute to the creator of the first cava in history
Codorníu Ars Collecta Josep Raventós Gran Reserva 2015 is a brut cava that embodies the legacy of Codorníu and pays tribute to Josep Raventós, who, more than 150 years ago, introduced the first cava in history. Made from a meticulous selection of chardonnay, pinot noir, xarel·lo, macabeo, and parellada grapes, this sparkling wine stands out for its creaminess, freshness, and good structure. Highly gastronomic and versatile.
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10% Macabeo, 10% Xarel·lo, 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 10% Parellada
Capacity (cl)
75
Total acidity (g/l)
7.6
Sugar
9
pH
2.85
Alcohol content (% vol.)
11.5
General Information
To craft Codorníu Ars Collecta Josep Raventós Gran Reserva 2015, the international varieties chardonnay and pinot noir, cultivated in Pla de Ponent, were used, complemented by a balanced percentage of the traditional trio of varieties (parellada, macabeo, and xarel·lo) sourced from Vall d’Anoia and Foix. In pursuit of maximum aging potential, at Raventós Codorníu they decided to work with foreign varieties in vineyards bathed in a continental climate, with a great thermal contrast between day and night; while the native varieties were cultivated under a Mediterranean climate, which endowed them with great concentration and intensity.
With minimal intervention during vinification, this gran reserva cava stands out for its delicacy and creaminess. Its production begins with hand harvesting and continues with the destemming and gentle pressing of the grapes, obtaining musts that ferment separately at a controlled temperature. The final blend is carried out just before bottling and culminates with aging on lees for a minimum of 60 months. The result is a sparkling wine under the D.O. Cava with a highly gastronomic profile and excellent structure, creaminess, length, and finesse.
The Codorníu winery is a living history of our country, with 18 generations of winemakers over more than 450 years. Josep Raventós crafted the first cava in history by applying the traditional method with the blending of typical Penedés grape varieties (macabeo, xarel·lo, and parellada). Codorníu Ars Collecta Josep Raventós Gran Reserva pays homage to his figure and summarizes the trajectory of a house with hundreds of years of winemaking tradition.
Codorníu Ars Collecta Josep Raventós Gran Reserva 2015 is a gastronomic cava that pairs with structured and slow-cooked dishes featuring meat or fish as protagonists. It also combines with gourmet appetizers, cured products, smoked dishes, and classic oriental cuisine.
Creators' opinion
Codorníu Ars Collecta Josep Raventós Gran Reserva Brut presenta un color amarillo pajizo intenso con reflejos dorados muy vivos y matices púrpuras consecuencia de la variedad Pinot Noir. De burbuja fina y delicada bien integrada que provoca un rosario perfecto de corona uniforme y duradera. En nariz encontramos exquisitos aromas de flores blancas y también frutos rojos, los matices más genuinos de la uva pinot noir. Estos aromas se vuelven a notar en boca, donde muestran cuerpo y notable frescor. Es cremoso, delicado y largo.