Carta Nevada Semi Dry

Carta Nevada Semi Dry is Freixenet’s “bridge” between dry and sweet sparkling wines. It is ideal on its own as an easy-to-enjoy aperitif or as a dessert wine.

-- Tasting Notes -- Carta Nevada Semi Dry has a residual sugar level of 4%, thus striking a balance between sweetness and dryness. It is toasty in aroma, yet fruity and flavorful on the palate. It tastes of creamy, sweet peaches with good custardy flavors. A nice zing of acidity keeps it balanced.

-- Winemaking -- Freixenet produces only méthode champenoise sparkling wines. The wine goes through two fermentations with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle. Carta Nevada is aged for up to nine months in a cave.

-- Acclaim -- 86 POINTS
"As semi-dry Cavas go, it's hard to lodge a complaint against this one. It has a full bouquet of powdered sugar and white fruits, and the palate is sturdy and shows sweet mango and papaya flavors. Finishes clean and dry, with a spot of spice."
- M.S., Wine Enthusiast Magazine, November 2009 Download PDF

-- Food Affinities -- This wine pairs well with spicy foods, brunch or as a dessert wine!

-- Blend -- Carta Nevada is a blend of three white Spanish grape varieties called Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Macabeo produces a fairly light but fruity, aromatic wine of medium-high acidity – characteristics crucial to the production of sparkling wine. Xarel-lo yields a robust, high-acid wine and contributes power and depth. Parellada is the star of all cava blends. It has both beautiful demonstrative fruit and finesse.

-- Analysis -- Alcohol by volume: 11.5%
Total Acidity: .58 grams per 100ml
Dosage: 37 grams per Liter or 3.7%

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Freixenet Carta Nevada Semi Dry sparkling wine from Spain