Raventos "De Nit" Reserva Rosado

Raventós "De Nit" Reserva Rosado is a singular expression of Catalonia's Conca del Riu Anoia, the appellation Pepe Raventós founded in 2012 when he left the broader Cava DO to focus on his estate's calcareous fossil-rich soils. The wine is built on Macabeu and Parellada, the traditional white grapes of the region, with a small percentage of Monastrell for color and structure, resulting in a barely-there peach-pink hue and a mineral-driven profile that sets it apart from the fruit-forward rosés most Champagne drinkers expect. Pepe Raventós farms organically and biodynamically on soils dense with marine fossils, a legacy of the ancient seabed that defines the Penedès plateau. The extended tirage aging required for Reserva status gives the wine texture and complexity without weight, while the native-yeast fermentation preserves the lively acidity and tension that make the estate's sparkling wines so distinctive. The Conca del Riu Anoia designation is Raventós's answer to the industrialization of Cava, a return to single-estate, traditional-method wines that speak clearly of place rather than brand. The palate shows crisp stone fruit, light raspberry, and a pronounced chalky minerality that carries through the long finish. The barely-there color and delicate fruit make it a natural aperitif, but the structure and acidity hold up to oysters, cured charcuterie, and fatty fish like mackerel or sardines. Pour it cold alongside grilled prawns or Spanish tortilla, or let it stand in for Champagne at any occasion where you want elegance without pretense. Available for pickup at our Lincoln Park shop at 1128 W Armitage Ave, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.