Ratpenat 2018

Wine description for Ratpenat 2018 from Celler Credo

Colour & appearance

Pale straw yellow with delicate green reflections - a wine that already visually announces its restraint and elegance.

Nose

This is where the Macabeu grape shows its most subtle side: Apple, Pear and Honeydew melon appear discreetly without dominating. With contact with the air, fine Floral notes, Yeast flavours and Bread dough, and a hint of Verveine tea. The bouquet is puristic, clear, almost meditative - an alternative to white wines with a primary fruit flavour.

Palate

The Ratpenat glides delicately and precisely over the tongue. The heavy notes and fine spicy flavours combine elegantly with the restrained fruit. With only 11% alcohol, it is light-footed, but by no means thin. The Lively acidity is perfectly integrated and wonderfully buffered - a balancing act that requires skill. This wine whispers where others shout.

Departure

Medium-bodied, with lingering freshness and a fine, salty finish that invites you to take another sip.

Grape variety & vinification

From the often underestimated Macabeu grape which has its natural home in the Penedès. Celler Credo impressively demonstrates that this traditional Catalan variety is capable of much more than basic cava wine. The vinification emphasises clarity and terroir rather than technical perfection.

Food pairing suggestions

A wine for intelligent, unpretentious cuisine: Carpaccio of porcini mushrooms with sea salt, Pike-perch fried on the skin with potato and artichoke cream or Breast of quail with hazelnut sauce and salsify. It harmonises with everything that requires finesse instead of power.

Special features

Ratpenat 2018 is a manifesto against the uniformity of modern white wines. With its moderate alcohol and quiet intensity, it is aimed at connoisseurs who value substance over spectacle. A wine that rewards patience and accompanies conversations rather than dominating them.