Llopart, S.A.

Llopart Brut Nature Reserva

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Denominacion de Origen

CORPINNAT

Location

Can Llopart de Subirats

Varietal

45% Xarel-lo, 35% Macabeo, 20% Parrellada

Vineyards

Clos del Rocallis, Clos de los Minerals, Clos de los Fossils, Clos del Costers

Year(s) Planted

1985-1995

Viticulture

Llopart owns 250 acres (102 Ha.) of own vineyards planted on mountainsides using exclusively sustainable organic agriculture.

Soils

Rocky calcareous clay soils of a sandy texture with limestone and dolomite mother rock originating 20 million years ago. The Llopart vineyards combine steep slopes and terraces.

Climate

Mediterranean climate - 280 mm of rain per year, 2,450 h/year of sunshine, average min/max temperatures- 4.5ºC (40F)/22ºC (72F), Average temperatures 13.25ºC (55.8F)

Winemaking

Traditional, artisanal methode champenoise. Secondary fermentation in bottle.

Aging

Minimum of 36 months in bottle after the secondary fermentation.

Comments

The Llopart family has been dedicated to viticulture since 1385 and to the production of cava since 1887. More than 125 years of experience support the quality of the organic family produced wines. La Heredad de Can Llopart de Subirats, located in Alt Penedés, Barcelona, is comprised of 235 acres of exclusively organic family owned vineyards. Planted on unique geologic formations, the mountain vineyards are located in a privileged microclimate at between 360 m. and 510 m. above sea level.