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Crafted from the finest Penedès vineyards, these cavas are born from a deep respect for the land, native varieties, soil, climate, and tradition. They are cavas with soul—expressive, refined, and true to their origin. The fine bubbles develop slowly in deep underground cellars, protected from light and kept at consistent, cool temperatures with ideal humidity. It’s this careful process, along with patient aging, that transforms grapes into a uniquely elegant and complex sparkling wine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003eClean and very fruity with an apple touch and caramel notes against a mint and balmy background of fresh herbs. Elegant and balanced, fruity and fresh with ripe apple and syrup notes. Very well-integrated bubbles with an excellent sugar-acidity balance. 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