{"product_id":"celler-kripta-kripta-gran-reserva-2017","title":"Celler Kripta - Kripta Gran Reserva 2017","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCeller Kripta Kripta Gran Reserva Brut Nature, Corpinnat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKripta is the flagship of Celler Kripta, a Brut Nature that shines in finesse, length, and precision after an exceptionally long bottle maturation. What does Brut Nature mean in practice? No sugar is added after disgorgement, allowing you to taste the pure character of the grapes and their origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKripta is built upon three historic plots, each playing a distinct role in the flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVicari, Sant Pau d’Ordal, Macabeu, 1962, 239 meters, gravel and excellent drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelicate fruit with white blossom, finesse, and elegance. Bush vines with an average yield of around 6,000 kilos per hectare provide the foundation for Kripta’s refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercader, Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, Xarel·lo, 1974, 162 meters, limestone and clay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoose bunches with thick skins provide power, body, and structure. Trellising increases the leaf surface area and promotes even ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLola, Sant Joan de Mediona, Parellada, 1969, 650 meters, mountain terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge temperature differences between day and night ensure freshness, high natural acidity, mineral salinity, and subtle tropical notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVinification and maturation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach grape variety ferments separately with carefully selected proprietary yeasts. The primary fermentation lasts about 28 days at 16 degrees, on fine lees for added depth. This is followed by the tirage, the bottling with yeast and sugar that starts the second fermentation in the bottle. Kripta then matures for nearly 85 months sur lie in the cellar at 17 degrees. Why age with natural cork rather than a crown cap? Cork directs autolysis differently and provides extra complexity, subtlety, and a silky texture. Kripta is only released after a minimum of 8 years of total maturation. Alcohol is 11.5 percent, total acidity 6.2 grams per liter, precisely the backbone you feel in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacabeu 45 percent, Xarel·lo 20 percent, Parellada 35 percent.\u003cbr\u003eMacabeu brings blossom and white fruit, Xarel·lo provides backbone and length, Parellada delivers high-altitude freshness, delicate mousse, and citrus nuance. The blend is therefore both ripe and razor-sharp in its precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes and serving tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale gold with fine and persistent perlage. In the nose: white fruit, citrus zest, fennel, and brioche with a saline undertone. The palate is both taut and creamy, carried by lively acidity and a long, layered finish. Serve at 8 to 10 degrees with oysters, sashimi, sea bass tartare, but also with veal loin with a light jus or lobster with beurre blanc. The dry style allows plenty of room for umami and subtle spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconic amphora bottle was created and patented by Agustí Torelló Mata and is made entirely by hand. The shape is functional. The curve allows the yeast sediment to remain in gentle circulation, a natural bâtonnage that provides extra complexity, balance, and a creamy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe label\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe label by artist Rafael Bartolozzi evokes the landscape of Cadaqués with poppies and an olive branch. It is a clear nod to its Mediterranean origins, a visual translation of the culture upon which Kripta is built.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775874633807,"sku":"10176","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/Celler_Kripta_Kripta_Gran_Reserva.webp?v=1759923099","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/celler-kripta-kripta-gran-reserva-2017","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}