Vins El Cep Clot Del Roure

In the 1980s four Catalan families - Carreras, Esteve, Masana and Parera - decided to resurrect Can Llopart de les Alzines, a historic estate dating back to 1499, in the heart of Cava country, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. They joined their 4 estates to create one sharing the same philosophy: Vins El Cep, making Cavas that represent their terroirs and farming using sustainable, organic and biodynamic practices. This is one of only 25 estates out of 290 which produces Cava exclusively from their own vineyards and they are a pioneer of organic viticulture in the region. Their sparkling wines sit in the top rank of Cava, and they also produce increasingly exciting still wines. 

A superb single vineyard still white wine, made from biodynamically grown old vine Xarel-lo. From bush vines planted in 1943 on limestone soil in the 3 hectare Clot del Roure vineyard

Gentle pressing with 8 hrs skin contact then wild yeast fermentation and 6 months ageing in large 600 litre French oak and chestnut barrels. A fascinating white with lifted aromas of white flowers and blossom, notes of grapefruit, pear and orange rind with hints of fennel; broadly textured yet coming together into a long, saline dry finish