Pere Punyetes Blanc 2024

Pere Punyetes Blanc comes from D.O. Penedes, made by Cava Varias, a winery in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia with roots going back to 1918. It blends around 65 percent Muscat with 35 percent Xarel-lo. Penedes has a pre coastal climate, with average temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees, hot summers reaching the mid thirties and cold winters that can drop close to zero. That wider swing between day and night helps the Muscat keep its perfume while the local Xarel-lo brings structure and a citrus backbone. Muscat is one of the few grapes whose wine genuinely tastes of the fresh table grape, and here it sets the aromatic tone, while Xarel-lo adds body and holds the acidity in place. Fermentation is cool and clean in stainless steel to protect the floral character. The colour is bright straw yellow. The nose is white flowers, melon and elderflower, with a grapey Muscat character and fresh green apple. The palate is light and dry, the fruit forward but balanced by citrus and a clean finish. Serve well chilled at 7 to 9 degrees.