White Wine Pardas Rupestris 2022
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A very original wine, Pardas Rupestris is produced by Celler Pardas, a trailblazer winery from Penedès.
This blended Spanish white wine is made from Xarel·lo, Xarel·lo Vermell and Malvasia de Sitges, three indigenous Catalan varieties which make for a rather special wine.
The vineyards are composed of shallow calcareous soils in which the vine roots are in direct contact with the bedrock, a fact that imparts a distinctive minerality to the wine. This is were the name Rupestris comes from.
Harvested by hand and carefully selected, the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed prior to fermentation. Then they were macerated for 3 to 4 days, after which Pardas Rupestris 2022 must was drawn off, and fermented for 20 days at a controlled temperature.
Finally, this organic white wine was aged on lees for a month and a half, after which it spent a further three months in concrete diposits before being bottled.
Appearance | The white wine Pardas Rupestris is deep straw with some steely tinges. |
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Nose | Fresh and expressive, this blend of Xarel·lo, Xarel·lo Vermell and Malvasia insinuates aromas of white flowers, citrus and aniseed, with orange blossom, aromatic hebs and mineral notes in the background. |
Palate | Fresh and dry, wine from Celler Pardas has a pleasantly straightforward, no-nonsense quality and a very good acidity. Lemongrass, jasmine and sour apples, with a medium long finish. |
Our personal opinion | The organic wine Pardas Rupestris 2022 is fragrant and crisp. Perfect for laid-back soirees with friends. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Pardas Rupestris 2021: Enterwine 90. Pardas Rupestris 2020: Enterwine 90. Pardas Rupestris 2019: Enterwine 90. Pardas Rupestris 2017: Enterwine 90. Pardas Rupestris 2016: Enterwine 90. Pardas Rupestris 2014: Enterwine 89. |
Year | 2022 |
Type | White |
D.O. | Penedès |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Young |
Type of ageing | Months in distinct containers |
Number of months aged in Barrels | 4 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Percentage of variety | Xarel·lo, Xarel·lo Rojo, Malvasía de Sitges. |
Pairings | Alone, Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Cod, Fish and gravey, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Light hors d´oeuvres, Oriental cuisine, Poultry, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Roasted white meats, Salads with lite seasonings, Soft pasta cheese |
Taste | Dry and aromatic, Fresh and dry, Light, easy to drink |
Occasion | Aperitif, Appetizer, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, Romantic Dinner |