with the vines reaching maturity
In 1972 Fernando Andrada-Vanderwilde took over some old sherry cellars and brandy soleras from a couple of local bodegas and changed the name of the company from Fernando III to Fernando de Castilla
the style of the Pavillon Rouge is continuing to approach that of the Grand Vin
Concentrated raspberry and red cherry notes are supported by rich savoury complexity
Torreblanca Cava Brut 2023 roussillon with the vines reaching maturityFresh, mineral nose, crystalline with white nectarine, honey wafers, light apple and a nice green, crunchy aspect. The palate is light, correct, uncomplicated with beautifully formed bubbles wafting classic Cava lemony apple macadamia fruit along a lovely fine palate with shaley earth and waxy florals. Beautifully simple and very stylish, it is effectively dry with 7 g l residual, and is aged 19 months on yeast lees. Blend is 35% Macabeo, 25% Xarel.