In the glass
Aroma: wild strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant, floral citrus
Palate: red berry, fine acidity, elegant creaminess, soft mousse
Pinot Noir and Trepat rose Cava in the Elyssia premium range. Wild strawberry, raspberry and floral citrus aromatics over an elegant creamy palate; the salmon-pink colour comes from short skin maceration.
What it pairs with
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Grilled prawns
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Pinot Noir-Trepat rose Cava has the red-fruit lift to partner charcoal-grilled shellfish; bright acidity refreshes between bites. -
Iberian ham
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The wine's strawberry and floral register echoes the salty-sweet richness of Bellota-aged ham. -
Salmon tartare
Light red-berry aromatics and fine acidity work with raw oily fish; the soft mousse cleanses the palate. -
Fresh berry tart
Echo the wine's wild-strawberry and raspberry register with summer-berry desserts.
History
Freixenet's Elyssia line launched in 2007 to expand the premium-tier offer with international varieties. The Pinot Noir Brut Rose uses 85 percent Pinot Noir with 15 percent Trepat, the indigenous Catalan red used for rose Cava, vinified with short skin maceration for the salmon-pink hue.
- 2007 — Elyssia range launched, including the Pinot Noir Brut Rose
Facts
- Producer
- Freixenet
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (85%), Trepat (15%)
- Classification
- DO Cava Reserva
- Oak
- Stainless steel; 18 to 24 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-4 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2007
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut Rose
What does Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut Rose taste like?
Wild strawberry, raspberry, redcurrant and floral citrus on the nose; red berry, fine acidity, elegant creaminess and soft mousse on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.
When should I drink Elyssia Pinot Noir?
Drink within 0 to 4 years of disgorgement. Serve well chilled at 7 to 9 degrees Celsius; the wine is built for freshness and the salmon-pink colour fades with extended ageing.
What grapes are in Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut Rose?
85 percent Pinot Noir and 15 percent Trepat, the indigenous Catalan red used for rose Cava. Vinified with short skin maceration for the salmon-pink colour.
What food pairs with Elyssia Pinot Noir?
Grilled prawns and Iberian ham are classic Catalan matches. Salmon tartare and fresh berry tart also work because the red-fruit aromatics bridge savoury and sweet.