Mont Marçal
Extremarium Brut Guarda Cava – 2022
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
- Soils: Chalky limestone
- Vine Training Systems: Goblet & Trellis
- Certified Organic farming by USA & Consell Català de la Producció Agrària Ecològica Spain (CCPAE) – Spain
Harvest Notes
- Each variety harvested separately at night to keep grapes cool and preserve acidity
- Chardonnay fermented in 300 liter French oak barrels for 4 months
- Other varieties fermented in stainless steel tanks
- First press lots are selected for the blend
- Slow second fermentation in bottle at low temperatures for optimum balance between freshness and creaminess
- Minimal dosage to achieve < 8 g/l sugar
- Aged for a minimum of 18 months on lees
- Vegan friendly
Winemaker's Notes
Bright pale yellow with a fine and continuous perlage with a perfect mousse. Clean, fresh bouquet with toasted notes and vanilla, peach and grapefruit, mineral tones and white flowers. The palate is fresh, fruity, creamy and light, with body from the lees, fine mousse with hints of raw almonds and hazelnuts.
Wine Summary
35% Xarel·lo, 25% Macabeu, 20% Parellada, 20% Chardonnay; alcohol: 12%; estate vineyards in D.O. Cava at 720 feet; chalky limestone soils; each variety harvested and vinified separately; Chardonnay fermented in 300 liter French oak barrels for 4 months, balance in stainless steel tanks; slow second fermentation in bottle at cool temperature; minimal dosage to achieve < 8 g/l sugar; aged minimum 18 months on lees; certified Organic by USA & CCPAE-Spain; vegan friendly.
Technical Information
- 35% Xarel·lo, 25% Macabeu, 20% Parellada, 20% Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 11.5%
- Total Acidity: 6.6 g/l
- Residual Sugar: < 8 g/l
- Total SO2: 75 mg/l
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). |