Nitus Cava Rosé Spanish Rosé Wine 75 cl 11,5%

The beautiful colour of Nitus Cava Rosé is pale pink with fine, persistent bubbles, and the nose has light notes of raspberry and strawberry with a subtle bready character.

Expert's Description

Nitus Cava Rosé is a Sparkling Wine from Penedès, Catalonia, Spain, with an alcohol content of 11.5%. Nitus is a brand under Bodegas Sojosa, founded in 1985 by Arturo Ramos and Joseph M. Delgado Goma, and the rosé edition is made with brief skin contact from red grapes to achieve the characteristic pink colour. The cava is made using the Traditional Method with secondary fermentation in bottle, the same method used for Champagne.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light notes of raspberry and strawberry with a subtle bready character.

Palate

Dry and crisp on the palate with medium acidity.

Finish

The finish is fresh with a hint of red berries.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve well chilled at 6-8°C in a Champagne glass. Perfect as an aperitif on a summer terrace and fantastic with white meat, such as chicken dishes.

Specifications

Name: Nitus Cava Rosé
Producer/Winery: Nitus Cava, Bodegas Sojosa
Region/Country: Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
Appellation/Classification: Cava DO
Vintage: Non-vintage (NV)
ABV: 11.5%
Size: 75 CL
Method: Traditional Method
Serving temperature: 6-8°C
Decanting recommended: No
Glass type: Champagne glass
EAN no.: 8411833001379

Flavour Profile

Dry · Crisp · Red berries · Fine bubbles

Did You Know?

A rosé cava gets its colour from brief contact between the grape juice and the skins of dark grapes - the longer the contact, the deeper the colour, and the producer carefully controls the contact time to hit the desired shade of pink.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nitus Cava Rosé

How does a rosé cava get its colour?

The colour comes from brief contact between the grape juice and the skins of red grapes.

What food pairs well with this rosé cava?

It is fantastic with white meat, such as chicken dishes, and perfect as an aperitif.

Is this cava sweet or dry?

It is dry and crisp with medium acidity.

Who produces Nitus Cava?

Nitus is a brand under Bodegas Sojosa, founded in 1985 in Penedès.

How is cava made?

Using the Traditional Method with secondary fermentation in bottle, the same method used for Champagne.

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