Llopart Corpinnat Rosé Brut Reserva, Penedès 2021

The country estate Can Llopart de Subirats is located in a singular enclave, in the municipality of Subirats, a mountainous area of the region. The estate comprises 500 hectares of forests and vineyards, of which 102 hectares are dedicated to the vine. Situated at an average altitude of 360 metres, the diurnal temperature differences extend the ripening period and create aromatic profiles. The vineyards cover an undulating topography, with slopes and terraces of limited soil depth, producing vines with great root extension, limited vigour and low yields. 60% of the vineyards are planted as bush vines, with some using Cordon Royat and Guyot training to maximize natural ventilation. The vineyard is cultivated sustainably, with the utmost respect for the environment. Cover crops nourish the soils, pests are controlled with sexual confusion, and green pruning takes place to encourage natural ventilation and reduce treatments of sulphur and copper salts. The vines are hand-harvested.

The grapes were very lightly whole bunch pressed without destemming. Gentle pressing took place at 55% the volume of the grapes and a short maceration to impart the delicate colour took place, before being racked off by gravity. Temperature controlled fermentation took place, followed by blending of the varieties from the same vintage. The young wine was bottled where the secondary fermentation was carried out as per the Traditional Method. Bottle aged for 18 months.