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Jaume Serra uses limousine and American oak casks to age the red wines. Their cavas, made in the traditional methode champenois, are aged for a minimum of 18 to 24 months prior to releasing. Today, the winery is still undergoing constant upgrading and enlargement, and the wines and cavas of Bodegas Jaume Serra are amongst the regions most respected products.

Grape Varietals:Red-Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot White-Macabeo, Parellada, Xarello, Chardonnay.
Barrel aging: 10,000 American and French oak barrels in climate controlled conditions.
Bottle aging: 10 million bottles of Cava in 15 meter deep caves.
- 2 million bottles stilled wines in temperature controlled caves.
Annual production: 2.5 million bottles Cava, 5 million bottles still wine.

Winemaker's Notes

Cristalino Brut N/V
Alcohol Content: 11.5%
Blend: Macabeo 50%, Xarel-lo 15%, Parellada 35%
Color: Straw with golden sparkle
Aroma: Smooth and fresh
Palate: Fine and fruity with dry after-taste
Maturity: 18 to 24 months

Crianza
Alcohol Content: 13%
Blend: 100% Tempranillo
Color: Cherry Red
Aroma: Slightly spicy with truffle and vanilla overtones
Palate: Smooth and well balanced
Maturity: 10 months American oak

Tempranillo
Alcohol Content: 12%
Blend: 100% Tempranillo
Color: Cherry Red
Aroma: Profound Raspberry
Palate: Lively cherry and raspberry with prolonged after taste
Maturity: 8 months American oak

Macabeo
Alcohol Content: 11%
Blend: 100% Macabeo
Color: Pale yellow, greenish highlights
Aroma: Citrus and Pear
Palate: Dry and fresh with well balanced acidity

Reserva
Alcohol Content: 13%
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 30%, Tempranillo 20%
Color: Cherry Red
Aroma: Powerful and Intense
Palate: Lively, well balanced, smooth finish
Maturity: 12 months American oak

Merlot
Alcohol Content: 13%
Blend: 100% Merlot
Color: Deep Garnet
Aroma: Fruity and aromatic
Palate: Oily tannins of velvety sensuality
Maturity: 6 months in 225 liter American oak casks

* Note: these are generalizations that may vary from vintage to vintage.