Freixenet Ice Cuvée Especial Semi Seco

Freixenet is one of the great names of Spanish cava, based in Catalonia for over 150 years. This Ice Cuvee Especial is a Semi Seco built specifically to be served over ice on warm days. It blends the three traditional cava grapes, Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada, with Chardonnay for a rounder, fruit-forward profile. Made by the traditional method with a second fermentation in bottle and lees ageing, it carries a higher dosage in the demi-sec range so it keeps its balance once ice dilutes it.

The wine is fragrant, with peach and ripe pear on the nose. The palate has a fine bead and shows peach, ripe pear and tropical fruit over a soft floral note, closing long and creamy. It is designed to be poured into a large wine glass over ice cubes, optionally with a few crushed mint leaves. Best served very cold, it suits fruit desserts, pastries, light salads and gently spiced dishes.