Anna de Codorníu was the first cava to introduce the Chardonnay variety in its coupage.
Codorníu is the oldest family business in Spain and the 17th oldest in the world. Today, the Codorníu Raventós group has more than 3,000 hectares of vineyards owned by us, which makes it the largest vineyard owner in Europe. Its prestigious brands have received praise and awards around the world for expressing the best of their origins. This commitment to quality has been the key to the master development of the Codorníu Raventós group. More than 500 years of history dedicated to creating wines and cavas of great value.
We plan the optimum time to harvest each varietal. The grapes are destemmed and then pressed to obtain the musts. We then add selected yeasts and the musts are left to ferment at a temperature of 15°C - 17°C.
Once all the fermentations have taken place and the wines have been stabilized, they are then blended, and the resulting wine it's bottled along with the liqueur de tirage.
The bottles are stored in our underground cellars (at a constant temperature of 17 ºC) where the second fermentation takes place followed by a period of aging in contact with the lees of the yeasts. In total, they are left at least 12 months in the winery before the riddling (rotating the bottles to facilitate agglutination and subsequent elimination of sediment) and disgorging, where the sediments deposited after the second fermentation are removed. A dose of expedition liqueur is then added, which determines the cava’s residual sugar content. Finally, the bottle is capped with a cork closure.
VINEYARD (VITICULTURE)
The grapes used to make Anna de Codorníu come from two very different wine growing regions.
The Chardonnay varietal comes from the winery’s own vineyards located in the region with the most continental climate within the D.O. Cava, in Lleida, which makes for optimum concentration, less acidity, more body and more intense aromas.
The wine growing is based on integrated vineyard production methods that have been especially adapted to make sparkling wines. The harvest takes place around mid-August and always at night to keep the grapes as cool as possible and retain aroma whilst preventing oxidation or spontaneous fermentations.
The Xarel.lo, Macabeo and Parellada varietals come from vineyards selected by our Winegrowing and Enology teams in the area of the Penedés, where these varietals attain their optimum typicity: a good level of acidity, freshness and citrus and floral aromas.
Anna de Codorníu Brut Nature is our tribute to the last person in the family who bore the surname Codorníu, who in 1659 married the vine grower Miquel Raventós. Anna de Codorníu was the first cava to introduce the Chardonnay variety in its blend, which gives it delicate aromas, an unmistakable freshness and a unique personality.
PAIRING
A good matching with fish, seafood, grilled meats, sautéed vegetables cooked in a wok and fried dishes. As far as desserts are concerned, it pairs well with dried fruits and nuts, puff pastries and chocolate treats.