The sparkling wines of Valley Loire are known for their vitality
the oxygen that passes through the pores of the wood brings about a gentle oxidization of the wine
hinting at a sherbet edge finish
Multiple blocks with varying aspects get bespoke treatment before blending
Lots of depth but with a light touch
Celler Cecilio ‘Negre’ Garnatxa 2021 Size::6 Bottle Case The sparkling wines of Valley60% Garnatxa Roja, 20% each Caranyena and Syrah, upto 40 years old. Hand harvested, natural vineyard yeasts, a long, relatively cool fermentation in stainless steel, 24 day maceration, clarified, unfiltered. Loaded with balsalm underscored by rocket llicorella, this has pristine dark fruit, which is gentle and soft, nicely structured, with twiggy balsalm in fruit tannins through stony earth.