Just when you thought Cava couldn't do any more to deserve the title of the 'world's best sparkling wine', along comes this cracker from the renowned house of Freixenet. And it's just that bit more delicious than the standard bottle. Traditionally made from three vintage grape types, this wine has crisp apple and citrus fruit flavours and a complex fresh finish. A perfect wine to serve with tapas and other appetisers. Wine of Spain Country of Origin Spain Grape Variety Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada Tasting Notes Expect Mediterranean flavours of melon, apricot and peach. Long bottle maturation gives a fine, persistent sparkle, which lingers pleasingly in the glass and on the palate History Based in Catalonia, northeast Spain, and founded in the 19th century, Freixenet remains a family business. With winery estates worldwide, Freixenet has grown to become one of the world's leading producers of both still and sparkling wine. Regional Information Penedès in Catalonia is the largest and most important sparkling wine region. It is split into 3 zones ranging in altitude from 250m to 800m above sea level, each with a distinct climate. Vinification Details Freixenet Excelencia Brut is a superior traditional cava made with the most representative cava grapes. A longer maturation in our cellars result in a pleasingly dry and creamy cava Producer Freixenet SA Agent Freixenet UK Winemaker Pilar, Urpi / Manel Quintana