The darker, subtler and more complex 2020 Textures de Pedra was produced with a blend of 50% Xarel.lo Vermell, 25% Sumoll and 25% Bastard Negre. It was first produced in 2011 and is the evolution of a wine he called Elisabeth Raventós, an homage to his sister. It was the seed for their first site-specific wine, a blanc de noirs, because it has a majority of red grapes, from two hectares in the Viña Mes Alta. It is becoming their most iconic wine. It comes from a different vintage, 2020, much older and before the change of cycle to much warmer and drier years. There is a jump in quality here; the mouthfeel, chalkiness and persistence are different. It's still showing very young, fresh and lively, with a pungent palate and great persistence. This ages no less than 42 months in bottle with the lees and has the cru vinification of direct pressing, fermentation in concrete with indigenous yeasts and no added sugar, coming in bone dry and with a sharp sensation in the palate. It's a very serious sparkling Mediterranean wine. 12,365 bottles produced. Like all the bottles, it has the disgorgement date as a lot number on the back label.
94 points, Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (May 2025)
True to its name, this is an unapologetically textural and mineral wine, with a pointed zestiness softened by the creamy, lively mousse. Pink grapefruit, blood orange, toasted almonds and red apple peel mingle in the mouth, supported by a muscular acidity. Pickled walnuts, wet stone, moss, orange sherbet and pith play in the background. Broad-shouldered yet very elegant. Biodynamic.
94 points, Ines Salpico, Decanter (Dec 2024)
The 2020 Brut Nature Textures de Pedra is composed of 50% Xarel·lo Vermell, 25% Sumoll and 25% Bastard Negre, sourced from Conca del Riu Anoia in Penedès. Aged 42 months on the lees, this light yellow wine reveals aromas of bakery, bay leaf and lime, complemented by deep citrus layers. Dry and ethereal on the palate, the vibrant, saline acidity leads to a refreshing and textured mouthfeel. This joyful and vivid sparkling wine boasts a heightened core thanks to the red varieties in the blend.
93 points, Joaquín Hidalgo, Vinous (Sep 2024)
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