Feb 23, 2013

Valldosera Brut Nature

SWIC score: 91 (IFS)
Tasting notes: Pineapple, toasted bread, elegant, creamy, fresh.
Available: ON (VINTAGES 311738 - $ 17.95)
 
Region: D.O. Cava (Catalunya)
Varieties: 45% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeu, 10% Parellada, 10% Chardonnay, 5% Subirat Parent
Ageing: more than 18 months in the bottle
Alcohol level: 11.5% alc./vol.

Finca Valldosera is a beautiful estate located inside the Garraf Natural Park, at the Penedès region. They are known for the extended use of Subirat Parent grape, an indigenous Catalan variety similar to some kinds of Malvasía. Valldosera Brut Nature includes a small part of Subirat Parent, as well as the traditional Cava blend (Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Parellada) and some Chardonnay. Each variety vinifies separately, and the blend ages for at least 18 months in the bottles. This sparkling shows an elegant rosary of well integrated bubbles and a good balance between fruitiness and ageing flavours.

Vintage tasted: n/a (February 2013)

2 comments:

  1. This cava is also one of the 50 Great Cavas 2012 - should be on any fine restaurant's wine list!

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