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CORPINNAT is a European Union Collective Brand born with the intention of distinguishing the great sparkling wines made in the heart of Penedès, from 100% organic grapes harvested by hand and vinified entirely on the property. A unique commitment Vintage Brut Nature Their commitment to the terroir - almost an obsession - leads them to cultivate only their own vineyards with traditional varieties of Penedès, with a historical focus on xarel·lo. They practice dry farming biodynamic viticulture, a step beyond ecology. They exclusively produce Vintage Brut Nature marked by the imprint of long aging. Their Corpinnat sparkling wines have forged a unique style defined by elegance and subtlety. Technical Sheet Winery: Own vineyards in Sant Sadurní de Noia (Barcelona), manual harvest. Corpinnat: sparkling wine formerly known as Cava. Alcohol content: 11.5% Varieties: 87% Xarel·lo 13% Macabeo Tasting notes: Bright and golden appearance Nose: Nuts / Ripe white fruit / Balsamic Palate: Powerful / Fresh / Tasty / Slightly bitter Service temperature: 8-10ºC Production: Made from grapes from the Serral del Vell estate of Recaredo, located on a small plateau above the Coster del Río Bitlles, with abundant calcareous nodules in the soil. Organic and biodynamic agriculture. Vineyards cultivated without herbicides or chemical insecticides, only with natural fertilizers. They apply infusions made from plants to control the presence of fungi and reinforce the vines naturally. Manual harvest to ensure the excellent health of grapes destined for long aging. Vinification, production, and aging are carried out entirely at Recaredo in a commitment to guarantee the rigor in the origin of the grapes and maximum transparency in the production processes. With the aim of providing structure and elegance, the xarel·lo must has fermented in oak barrels. The disgorging (the art of removing the lees from the second fermentation in the bottle) is done manually at a cool and natural temperature in the cellars in an exercise of craftsmanship and respect for the environment. Pairing: Made in Spain Gourmet recommends it with Fish stew, Brothy rice dishes, Grilled seafood, Risottos, White fish in sauce, White meats, Grilled white fish, Fish rice dishes, Cod, Smoked foods, Smoked salmon, Grilled chicken, Baked white fish, Roast lamb. Cradle of great sparkling wines Commitment to the origin The CORPINNAT territory is the cradle of the great sparkling wines of the historic winemaking region of Penedès, south of Barcelona, where at the end of the 19th century it began, and where the elaboration of these wines has been perfected following the traditional method. The climate, the land, and the landscape, and a long experience in vine cultivation give this enclave the optimal conditions for the production of wines with a unique personality. 100% organic manual harvest Commitment to sustainability and the environment From manual harvesting of certified organic grapes, based on historical varieties of Penedès, CORPINNAT takes a further step in favor of the sustainability of the territory and the landscape with deep respect for native varieties. 100% vinification on the property Commitment to the production process CORPINNAT sparkling wines are made with grapes vinified entirely on the property to highlight the craftsmanship of the winemaker, and guarantee the style and quality from the origin. Long aging Commitment to quality The climate, the land, and the traditional varieties of the CORPINNAT territory provide these sparkling wines with a bottle aging capacity that will always exceed 18 months. Likewise, the production of a sparkling wine that exceeds 30 months, and another that exceeds 60 months of aging in the cellar, is evidence of the commitment of CORPINNAT wineries to long aging. Value chain from the vineyard to the winery Commitment to the viticulturist CORPINNAT wineries' commitment to sustainable viticulture and landscape conservation, together with the dignification of the viticulturist, involves the use of grapes from their own harvests or long-term alliances with viticulturists, at a guaranteed minimum price. One of the most demanding usage regulations Commitment to innovation, rigor, and self-demand CORPINNAT wineries apply the principles of self-demand throughout the value chain of their product and certify compliance with the strict requirements established by the Brand Usage Regulation through annual external audits.