RECAREDO Serral del Vell 2018

RECAREDO Serral del Vell 2018

Sobriety and elegance. Strength and full-bodied character. Our highly calcareous soils and the microclimate of the Serral del Vell plateau give each vintage an unmistakable character. Serral del Vell vineyards’ belong to Corpinnat territory, the birthplace of great sparkling wines within the historicwinegrowing area of the Penedès south of Barcelona where at the end of the XIX century winemaking of sparkling wines was initiated following the traditional method.

Single-estate character:

Serral del Vell is a place of great beauty – an area full of Xarel·lo and Macabeu vineyards, where the

imposing Montserrat Mountain watches over a space that is topographically and geologically distinct from its surroundings. The Serral del Vell estate stands on a small plateau (serral) carved out of the Bitlles Valley Highlands and the winding gullies that run into the Lavernó Ravine. The plateau has several large, gently sloping terraces that men have shaped by creating margins and embankments.

Biodynamic growers:

Recaredo Serral del Vell has been cultivated according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, a step beyond organic. The biodynamic approach allows us to make wines that are rich in nuances, have excellent ageing potential, and respect the landscape they come from. We let plant cover grow spontaneously between the vines. This cover crop plays a crucial role loosening the soil, regulating water retention and drainage (essential in a dry farming system), and helping to foster biodiversity.