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Essential Xarel-lo Reserva Juvé & Camps has decided to pay homage to Xarel·lo, the grape that forms the backbone of most Catalan Cavas, by releasing a sparkling wine crafted exclusively from this variety. Essential Xarel·lo Reserva Brut was crafted using only the “free-run” juice coming from grapes grown in the Espiells and Can Rius estates, both located in Central Penedès and belonging to the Cava DO. Located at an altitude between 185 and 245 meters, the vines grow in soils composed of clay and limestone that are strategically protected from northern climatic influences by the neighboring Montserrat Mountain. Aged for fifteen months before its release, the Cava displays a nice yellow color with some greenish and steely tinges. It also has a textbook aromatic expression of the Xarel.lo grape—discrete notes of fennel, garrigue, rosemary and thyme along with touches of white fruit and dry fruit. On the other hand, the wine shows some bread-like, creamy notes coming from the yeasts. This Cava is fresh, gentle and creamy, with bitter notes of aromatic herbs, touches of dry fruit and a tense acidity. Nice little bubbles, long finish and a pleasant overall sensation. 2013 : 91 Best Buy W&S

Cinta Púrpura Brut Reserva | Seen-Ta Purr-Poo-Rah |

“Cinta Púrpura” refers to the purple ribbon around the neck of the bottle. The wine is a blend of the “Big Three” Cava grapes: Parellada, Macabeo, and Xarel-lo, and spends fifteen months on the lees, lending ample complexity to the final wine. Golden yellow in color with ripe fruit aromas over a light floral background with hints of toasted bread. The crisp acidity of this wine is complemented by a gentle creaminess that leads into a long and satisfying finish.

Blanc de Noirs Brut Reserva Blanc de Noirs refers to the typical Champagne vinification technique in which a white wine is made from black grapes. This wine is made from 90 percent Pinot Noir from the La Torre vineyard on the Espiells estate with 10 percent Xarel-lo. Bearing a wonderful golden color with light reddish hints that recall its varietal origin, this Cava has aromas of white fruits, cherries, honey, toast, and citrus. It is intense, suggestive, and gentle on the palate, with a long and persistent finish. 2012 : 89 WE

Milesimé Reserva | Mill-Ez-Ee-May |

Milesimé is made only in exceptional vintages. This single-vineyard Reserva Cava is made entirely from the free-run juice of Chardonnay grapes sourced from Juvé & Camps’ oldest estate vineyard, Espiells. This vineyard is located in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, the heart of Cava territory, and is considered one of the finest vineyard sites in the Penedès due to its higher elevation. Milesimé is a rich gold in color with a fine and persistent mousse and expressive aromas of pears, acacia blossom, and toast. On the palate, it is flavorful, creamy, silky and perfectly balanced. 2011 : 89 WE | 2007 : 91 WA

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