Nitus Cava Spanish Semi Seco 75 cl 11,5%

The beautiful colour of Nitus Cava Semi Secco is pale yellow with green tones and fine, persistent bubbles - a lightly sweet cava made for long summer evenings.

Expert's Description

Nitus Cava Semi Secco 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, which today produces around 1.5 million bottles of cava annually from its 2,300 square metre cellars. The cava is made using the Traditional Method with secondary fermentation in bottle, just like Champagne, but from the classic Spanish grape varieties, and the Semi Secco edition has a noticeable residual sweetness that gives it a soft, inviting character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet-scented nose with subtle notes of florals and apples.

Palate

Pleasant and long on the palate with good balance between sweetness and acidity.

Finish

The finish is soft and lightly sweet.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve well chilled at 6-8°C in a Champagne glass. Perfect as an aperitif on a summer terrace or with fruit-based dessert.

Specifications

Name: Nitus Cava Semi Secco
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.: 8411833001324

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Soft · Apple · Fine bubbles

Did You Know?

Bodegas Sojosa produced exclusively cava when it was founded in 1985, but has since expanded with a small production of still table wine from the Penedès region.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nitus Cava Semi Secco

What does Semi Secco mean?

It means semi-dry and indicates a noticeable residual sweetness that makes the cava soft and inviting.

Who produces Nitus Cava?

Nitus is a brand under Bodegas Sojosa, founded in 1985 by Arturo Ramos and Joseph M. Delgado Goma in Penedès.

What food pairs well with this cava?

It is perfect as an aperitif on a summer terrace or with fruit-based dessert.

How is cava made?

Cava is made using the Traditional Method with secondary fermentation in bottle, the same method used for Champagne.

How many bottles does Bodegas Sojosa produce annually?

Around 1.5 million bottles of cava per year.

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