Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 4 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

  • Grilled prawns Find grilled prawns on TableJourney →
    Pinot Noir-Trepat rose Cava has the red-fruit lift to partner charcoal-grilled shellfish; bright acidity refreshes between bites.
  • Iberian ham Find iberian ham on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. 2007: Elyssia range launched, including the Pinot Noir Brut Rose

Facts

Producer
Freixenet · visiting guide
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.

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