COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Freixenet
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Freixenet Carta Nevada is a Cava, a traditional method sparkling wine from the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain. Produced by Freixenet, a winery with roots tracing back to 1861, the wine is a testament to the producer's enduring legacy in the sparkling wine industry. The blend typically features indigenous Spanish grape varieties, reflecting the regional character of its origin. As a Non-Vintage (NV) wine, it is crafted to deliver a consistent and recognizable style across different harvests.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Freixenet is one of the world's largest Cava producers.
Fact 02
Carta Nevada uses traditional Spanish grapes like Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada.
Fact 03
The winery's iconic 'Black Bird' bottle design was introduced in the 1970s.
Fact 04
It's made using the 'méthode traditionnelle', the same as Champagne.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Freixenet Carta Nevada is produced using the traditional method, a process that involves secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The grapes, primarily Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada, are hand-picked and initially fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following bottling, a secondary fermentation occurs, after which the wine ages on its lees for a minimum of nine months. This aging period contributes to the wine's character and texture before it is disgorged and prepared for release.
