Pago de Tharsys Cerámica Rosé 2019 – Cava Brut Nature Garnacha 2019
Pago de Tharsys Cerámica Rosé 2019 is a cava made from Garnacha grapes grown at an altitude of 780 meters, in a continental climate with strong Mediterranean influence. Harvesting is done by hand in 10 kg boxes, and the grapes are carefully selected on a sorting table before gentle pressing. The must ferments at 16ºC, and the cava ages on lees for over 50 months. With no added expedition liqueur, this is a Brut Nature “0 dosage” cava that showcases the pure expression of Garnacha. The labeling is done by hand using fired clay, crafted by local ceramic artisans.
TASTING NOTES:
- Appearance: Elegant onion-skin color, bright and clean, with fine, fast, and consistent bubbles forming a delicate, persistent crown.
- Nose: Intense aromas of blue flowers, pink grapefruit, red apple, and cherries, with subtle notes of aromatic herbs, bread dough, biscuits, and fresh butter. Mineral finish reminiscent of wet limestone.
- Mouth: Dry and fresh on the palate, with excellent acidity, great structure, and volume. Fine, creamy bubbles and an explosion of red fruits (apple, cherry, currant), followed by flavors of freshly baked bread and butter. Long, intense finish with a balsamic touch.
Serving and Pairing: Serve between 5ºC and 7ºC in a medium-sized glass with a slightly closed rim. Pour gently down the side of the glass to preserve the bubbles. Perfectly pairs with beef or tuna tartare, flavorful shellfish such as spider crab or sea urchin, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, aged sheep cheeses, and salt-cured fish like mojama.
Vintage: The 2019 vintage began with good water reserves from winter rainfall. Vines budded late due to low spring temperatures. A hot summer and a few hailstorms caused a 10% crop loss. Nevertheless, ripe and healthy grapes were harvested, with the Garnacha picked on September 19.
