Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant red fruit character, crisp acidity, and lively effervescence.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Cured Spanish meats such as Jamón Ibérico, grilled salmon or tuna, and fresh berry-based desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Freixenet's Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut is a sophisticated expression of Spanish sparkling rosado, crafted in the heart of the Cava DO in San Sadurní d'Anoia. The name 'Elyssia' evokes the mythical Elysian Fields, hinting at the heavenly sensory experience the winemakers aimed to capture. This premium cuvée is crafted predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes, a variety that thrives in the cooler, higher-altitude microclimates of the Penedès region, imparting vibrant acidity and delicate red fruit aromas. Produced using the traditional method, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its lees for at least 18 months. This extended contact adds a creamy texture and subtle brioche complexity to its bright raspberry, cherry, and red currant notes, bridging the gap between classic Spanish sparkling heritage and contemporary international style.
🍾 About the Producer
With roots reaching back to 1861 and officially established under its famous moniker in 1914, Freixenet was forged by the union of Pedro Ferrer Bosch and Dolores Sala Vivé in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the historic heart of Catalonia's sparkling wine region. Guided by Dolores's pioneering spirit in modern cellar management and traditional-method production, the house quickly evolved from a local family bodega into a benchmark global sparkling wine giant. Emphasizing regional terroir, Freixenet masterfully champions indigenous Catalan grape varieties—Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada—across its portfolio. The estate is globally celebrated for its crisp, balanced, and approachable sparklers, anchored by iconic cuvées such as the frosted-bottle Cordón Negro, the versatile Carta Nevada, and the prestige, traditionally crafted Casa Sala Gran Reserva.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir