Mont Marçal
Brut Rosé Metodo Tradicional – 2021
Region: Spain - Cataluña
Mont Marçal
The winery Mont Marçal Vinícola was founded in 1975 by Manuel Sancho who, after many years of dedication to the world of the music, directed his activity towards a new art; the world of wine and cava. Since 2015, under new ownership, the philosophy of the winery and the dedication to producing quality wines under the Denominations of Origén Penedès, Catalunya, and Cava continue. The winery, originally a 14th century farmhouse and then a 19th century convent, is now a state-of-the-art winemaking facility. Mont Marçal’s cavas are certified organic.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Estate vineyards in D.O. Cava.
- Altitude: 720 feet
- Soil: Chalky limestone
Harvest Notes
- Picked at night to keep grapes cool and preserve acidity
- Each variety harvested and vinified separately
- Short cold maceration with 3 hours maximum skin contact
- First press lots are selected for the blend
- Second fermentation in bottle
- Aged at least 12 months on lees in bottle
Winemaker's Notes
This cava is a deep red currant color, with violet highlights. Fine perlage, with pronounced aromas of blackberry and cherry over a background of fig compote and plum. Fresh and fruity on the palate, with yeasty notes from time spent aging on the lees. The finish is soft and elegant.
Wine Summary
Garnacha, Pinot Noir, Trepat; alcohol: 11.5%; estate vineyards in D.O. Cava at 720 feet; chalky limestone soils; harvested at night to preserve grapes and acidity; each variety vinified separately; maximum 3 hours cold contact with skins; first press lots selected and blended; second fermentation in bottle; aged 12 months on lees in bottle; certified Organic and vegan friendly.
Technical Information
- Garnacha, Pinot Noir, Trepat
- Alcohol: 11.5%
- Total Acidity: 6.3 – 6.9 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 8 g/l
- Certified Organic by USA & CCAPE – Consell Català de la Producció Agrària Ecològica
- Vegan friendly
Reviews
93 Points
HIDDEN GEM
This light apricot-colored sparkler offers a steady column of effervescence and a bouquet of Bartlett pear, guava and blanched almond. Flavors of rose petal, nectarine, ripe summer peach and almond alight on the palate and evaporate into a vivid, almond-scented finish.
Wine Enthusiast, October, 2024
General Info
| COUNTRY | Spain |
| REGION | Catalonia/Cataluña |
| APPELLATION | D.O. Cava |
| PROPRIETORS | Founded by Manuel Sancho, sold to Bardinet 2015 |
| FOUNDED | 1975 |
| WINEMAKER | Jose Moreno |
| ANNUAL PRODUCTION | 30,000 9L cases |
| FARMING (SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC) | Certified Organic by CCAPE – Consell Català de la Producció Agrària Ecològica, Spain
Certified Organic USA ISO-9001, BRC (British Retail Consortium, Global Standard Food) and IFS (International Food Standard). |