Celler Kripta ( formerly Agusti Torelló Mata) XIC 2023

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Light & Crisp
Country of Origin:	Spain
Wine Region:	Catalonia
Appellation:	Penedès
Grape Varietal:	Xarel·lo
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$281.76 Per Case ($23.48/btl) Add to Cart

Tasting Notes

In the heart of the Penedes, near the town of Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, Agustí Torelló Mata - family owned and managed - produces a range of high quality Cava, perhaps most notably for Kripta, unique for its extended ageing and handmade amphora shaped bottle. The production of Agusti Torello Mata is very limited due, among other things, to the age of their vines.

XIC - pronounced "chick" - is a still white wine made from 100% Xarel-lo grapes - one of the principal grapes of Cava DO - grown organically in estate vineyards with primarily ancient Calcareous-clay soils, strongly affected by cooling Mediterranean breezes. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks for 21 days, kept a cool temperature of 16 degrees Celsius. The wine then remains on the lees for a further three months prior to bottling. Certified organic.

Our Tasting Note: Bright, pale, lemon-yellow colour. Aromas and flavours of fresh citrus (lime) with notes of stone fruits like peach and apricot, and herbs. Dry (1.5gr/L RS), with balanced acidity, good structure and a medium/long clean finish. 11.5% alc./vol..

Pairing suggestions: Perfect aperitif wine, and with a range of appetizers/tapas. Also with seafood, particularly fresh-water fish, white meats (pork/chicken), and lighter-style vegetarian dishes. (Certifed Vegan)

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