{"product_id":"cava-palau-gazo-traditional-method-brut","title":"Cava Palau Gazo Traditional Method Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCava Palau Gazo Traditional Method Brut by Palau is a Traditional Method sparkling wine that vibrantly expresses Spanish viticultural character. Produced in Penedès in Catalonia under the \u003cstrong\u003eCava\u003c\/strong\u003e designation, this white sparkling wine combines \u003cstrong\u003eMacabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo, and Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes in a masterly blend. It stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003efresh, balanced, and fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e style, capable of combining immediacy with a fine aromatic texture. The use of the Traditional Method for secondary fermentation in the bottle adds further complexity, making the tasting experience smooth and elegant, ideal for large receptions and parties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cava designation has its heart in \u003cstrong\u003ePenedès\u003c\/strong\u003e, a wine-growing area located southwest of Barcelona, in \u003cstrong\u003eCatalonia\u003c\/strong\u003e. The region's sunshine, combined with \u003cstrong\u003emineral-rich clay soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, allows the Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, and Chardonnay varieties to develop aromatic fullness and a distinct freshness. These territorial characteristics, passed down and enhanced over time by the local historical wineries, are reflected in a wine with a vibrant and distinct profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production of Cava Palau Gazo Brut follows the rigorous rules of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. After the mechanical harvesting of the grapes, destemming, crushing, and cooling of the must follow. After initial gravity clarification, the must ferments in temperature-controlled tanks at 14–16 °C for approximately 12 days. Subsequently, the base wines are blended, followed by racking, tartaric stabilisation, and filtering. The wine is then bottled for the \u003cstrong\u003esecond fermentation in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, resting in underground cellars for a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum ageing of 15 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. This slow and careful process promotes the integration of the perlage and enriches the aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Fascinating Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCava Palau Gazo Brut originates in Penedès. Production is led by \u003cstrong\u003eManuel Sancio and his daughters\u003c\/strong\u003e, who have enhanced the prestige of the Mont Marçal estate, making it one of the top three Cava producers in Spain. A fascinating detail concerns the name, inspired by the \u003cstrong\u003ecaves adjacent to the estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the bottles rest according to the ancient \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Palau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503291920555,"sku":"2277","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/cava-palau-gazo-brut_2277_1.jpg?v=1773667436","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-dk\/products\/cava-palau-gazo-traditional-method-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}