ARS Collecta Pleta Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, rich seafood such as lobster or turbot in butter sauce, and aged hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Codorníu, a house with winemaking roots stretching back to 1551, stands as a titan of Spanish sparkling wine history, having pioneered the traditional method in Spain in 1872. The ARS Collecta Pleta Chardonnay represents the zenith of this legacy. Sourced entirely from 'La Pleta,' a prestigious single-vineyard parcel (Paraje Calificado) in the continental climate of Raimat, this 100% Chardonnay Cava thrives on shallow, clay-loam soils. The extreme diurnal temperature shifts of the region preserve a vibrant acidity, while the traditional method aging—often exceeding 90 months on the lees—bestows an extraordinary complexity. The result is a sparkling wine of majestic structure, weaving together notes of ripe stone fruit, toasted brioche, and a profound mineral core that reflects its unique terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
With winemaking roots dating back to 1551, Codorníu is Spain's oldest family-owned enterprise and a founding pillar of the Cava denomination. Located in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia in the heart of Catalonia's Penedès region, the house made viticultural history in 1872 when Josep Raventós Fatjó crafted Spain's very first traditional-method sparkling wine. Operating from historic modernist cellars designated as a National Historic-Artistic Monument, Codorníu marries centuries-old tradition with continuous innovation, having pioneered the integration of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir alongside indigenous Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada grapes. Renowned worldwide for signature labels like Anna de Codorníu and the prestigious Ars Collecta collection, the estate remains committed to producing elegant, terroir-driven sparkling wines that reflect the rich diversity of northeastern Spain.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Chardonnay