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Torello Special Edition Brut Sparkling
Torello
Spain - Catalunya - Corpinnat

The soil on the Can Martí Estate was formed by sediments deposited some thousands of years ago from the Garraf Hills. One of the most characteristic features of the soil on the Estate is the presence of accumulations of calcium carbonate. The movement of rainwater through the soil dissolves the carbonates and deposits them deeper in the soil. This continuous process causes accumulations of these deposits. When these deposits become massified, after many thousands of years, they bind together and form a solid stratum called a petrocalcic horizon. This hard stratum limits the availability of water to the vines and production but is a factor in giving quality to the grapes.

The wine offers a straw yellow color, clean, transparent, fine, and persistent bubbles with a rosary formation. In the nose fresh pear aromas stand out along with delicious notes of pastry cream, white flowers, and candied fruits. On the palate, good balance and acidity. Powerful and flavorful with white flowers and notes of brioche, almond and great length.

Specifications
Appellation
Corpinnat
Wine Type
Sparkling
Varietal(s)
44% Xarel.lo, 37% Macabeo, 11% Chardonnay, 8% Parellada
Age of vines
over 30 years old
Agricultural Practices
Organic
Soil type
calcium carbonate
Vinification
Once all the grapes have passed over the sorting table, we press each variety separately, softly, making use of just the first pressing, the “mosto flor” (free run juice). We work with Inertys technology into our presses, which protects the must from oxidations during the grape-pressing phase. Second fermentation in bottle.
Ageing: More than 36 months in bottle. Every year there is poignettage (shaking the bottle), which causes the yeasts to mix again with the wine. In this way the sparkling wine is enriched in aromas and flavors.
Production
5,000 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Special Editon is very versatile and matches with many different kinds of dishes; pasta, pork, chiken, fish, seafood, rice, cold cuts, desserts.

Reviews and News

2016 Torello Special Edition Brut - 91 PTS - IWR

2016 Torello Special Edition Brut - 91 PTS - IWR

i winereview logo"Medium yellow straw. Showing ripe citrus and orchard fruit on the nose with a touch of toasted grain. Firmly textured and quite boldly flavored with notes of tropical fruit flavors. Good acidity, finishing long and dry. Overall, a flavorful, fresh and well balanced sparkler. A blend of organically cultivated 44% Xarel.lo, 37% Macabeo, 11% Chardonnay, and 8% Parellada. Método Tradicional with more than 36 months on the lees." 

- I-winereview.com (December 2022), 91 pts

2016 Torello Special Edition Brut - 90 PTS - Penin

2016 Torello Special Edition Brut - 90 PTS - Penin

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- Penin 2021, 90 pts

2016 Torello Special Edition Brut - 90 PTS - GOLD - BTI

2016 Torello Special Edition Brut - 90 PTS - GOLD - BTI

bti gold 2023"Light gold color. Aromas and flavors of luxurious vinyl unicorn pool toy, lemon oil and lime, and baked apple with a velvety, crisp, finely carbonated, dry medium-to-full body and a tingling, refreshing, medium-long finish imparting shades of lemon and lime, baked yellow apple, honeycomb and dried apricot, and blanched almond. Some serious Spanish sparkles showcased in this Cava with layers of depth and complexity." 

- Beverage Testing Institute (November 2022), 90 pts - Gold Medal

Producer Information: Torello

Torelló Family has been growing vines since 1395 and producing their own still and sparkling wine since 1951 at the Can Marti estate, located in the Penedes region. The family ...
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