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Bottleshot - Shelftalker-2016-Dunnuck.pdf - Shelftalker-2017-Vinous.pdf - Shelftalker-2017-WineAdvocate.pdf2017 Vintage
91pts
2016 Vintage
90pts
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.