Segura Viudas -  Penedes, Spain

Aria Estate Extra Dry

Tasting Notes

Aria Estate Extra Dry embraces flavors of fresh pineapple, apples and pears, honey, caramel and a bit of citrus. It is fruity and well-balanced with a long off-dry finish.

Winemaking

Aria is a méthode champenoise sparkling wine from the Segura Viudas Estate in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, Spain and is styled after Segura Viudas' top-of-the- line cava, Reserva Heredad. This blend of only the first pressing of Macabeo provides a fine, honeyed aroma; the Parellada lends subtle elegance; while the Xarel- lo provides the backbone of the cava and gives both body and good acidity. Harvested somewhat earlier than usual from the higher elevations in the Penedès, the fruit in ARIA shows an appealing crispness of flavor.

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Blend

60% Macabeo
20% Parellada
20% Xarel-lo

Analysis

Time on Yeast: Up to 3 years
Residual Sugar: 1.7 - 1.9%
Dosage: 18 g/L
pH: 2.9
Total Acidity: .63 g/100ml
Alcohol: 11.85%