Raventos I Blanc, 2020
Penedes, Spain
“The impressive 2020 Blanc de Blancs comes from a catastrophic vintage when they lost
a huge amount of grapes due to mildew, which forced them to purchase more grape from
growers. This is very expressive, their youngest wine, from a vintage of concentration and
power, a blend of 45% Xarel.lo, 40% Macabeo, 12% Parellada and 3% Malvasía de Sitges, a
grape they are using to give the wine more freshness, as the variety keeps the acidity. This ages
for a minimum of 18 months sur lie, but it might be more; all bottles carry the disgorgement
date on the back label. This is tasty, saline and profound beyond the price point.”