
A white wine grape that is grown in Catalonia in Spain, Parellada grapes produce light and fruity wines that are good quality with floraly bouquets. Wines that are produced using Parellada grapes do not age well and should be enjoyed with they are quite young. The best-known single-variety Parellada is Vina Sol. This vineyard also blends Parellada with Chardonnay producing Gran Vina Sol and with Sauvignon Blanc to produce Fransola. Parellada is one of the three main varieties that are used to produce sparkling wine, which is also known as Montonec. Also used to blend still wines Parellada has a freshness and acidity that makes it extremely suitable for aperitif wines. A good example is the micro-distilled Obsello Absinthe. Also produced in the same region, it uses Parellada grapes as the base in the spirit. Parellada is also used to blend still wines as well as varietal wines. These wines tend to be very gentle with low alcohol levels and delicate floral notes. When blended with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Parellada is native to Catalonia, and grows best when planted at higher altitudes, where the growth season is cooler and longer. This allows the grape to produce its trademark citrus flavors and acidity.
Grape varieties: Parellada 40%, Macabeo 30% and Xarel·lo 30%.
Harvest: Occurs in 3 stages. Macabeo within the first fortnight of September, Xarello during the second fortnight in September and Parellada within the first fortnight of October.
First fermentation and vinification: This is a "Methode Traditionnelle" with
soft pressing of the grapes to obtain 60% of the must (flower must). It is decanted and fermented with controlled temperatures of 18ºC for 20 days until it fully develops the primary aromas of the grapes.
Secondary fermentation: takes place in the bottle for 40 days at a temperature of 16ºC and final ageing for 20 months. Residual sugar: 7 gr. per litre.
Color: Pale yellow with green tones. Shiny and clear.
Aromas: Powerful in the nose, clean. Ageing aromas.
Taste: Soft and well structured, long aftertaste and good balance of acidity and sugar contents.
Gastronomy: It should be served chilled between 5ºC and 7ºC. A flute type glass is recommended. Excellent with pasta, red and soft meats and white fish.Painous is unique in that it is a Cava-Joven style sparkling wine, meaning, the wine receives the minimum aging of 9 months. This allows crisp, fresh aromas and flavors to be expressed. It is delicious for aperitif.
Review:
"Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of brown butter poached pear, marzipan, lemon and apple, and floating in the pool with the grill going with a round, crisp, finely carbonated, dry medium body and an interesting, medium-length finish manifesting notes of dried apples, apricot jam, blanched almonds, and jasmine rice with no oak flavor. Layers of flavor from fruit to earth dance on the tongue for a classic expression of sparkling wine from Catalonia."
- Beverage Testing Institute (November 2022), 91 pts - Gold Medal
The Grade Cellar Kingly Project Cabernet Sauvignon is made from Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
"This is a noble expression of Cabernet Sauvignon" in full regalia, with decadent aromas and a mouthfeel viscous and sleek. "This vintage of the Kingly Project Cabernet Sauvignon enters the scene" -- Thomas Rivers Brown
Review:
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Kingly Project is fabulous. A wine of vertical power and thrust, the 2019 soars out of the glass, showing magnificent intensity from start to finish. Black cherry, scorched earth, licorice, plum and chocolate give this substantial Cabernet tons of complexity. I would cellar the 2019 for at least a few years to allow the tannins to soften. -
- Antonio Galloni 97 Points
Ruttenstock Gruner Veltliner Weinviertel Klassik is a white wine made of 100% Gruner Veltliner.
The wine offers a touch of pear, spice and dried fruit aromas on the nose, and exotic fruit characters.
Minerality emerges from the primary rock soils, followed by an elegant and lively finish.
Good food companion to many dishes; chicken, pork, fish or cold appetizers.