Vins El Cep | Cava | L’Alzinar, Brut Nature Reserva | 2021 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Vins El Cep L’Alzinar, Brut Nature Reserva 2021 (bio)

Info

Xarel-lo dominates this cuvée with 50%. Macabeo and Parellada each contribute 25% to complete the Cava. The vines are located in three different plots with plenty of old vines, planted between 1958 and 1990. The soils are very variable with good drainage. Flint and limestone predominate in the subsoil. Only 50% is extracted at very low pressure on the press. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks. The Brut Nature is then allowed to mature on the lees for at least 24 months. It has analysis values of 6.2g/l acidity and 0.5g/l residual sugar.

Colour

Silvery, shiny lemon yellow with light reflections and very fine, evenly timed perlage.

Nose

The nose reveals abundant traces of chalk, but somewhat fewer yeast nuances. Wheatgrass, chervil, and lemon thyme dominate. Parsley and mint follow, alongside coriander. Jasmine blossoms and orchids convey elegance. Apple and pear are used in all their facets. Baked apple with cinnamon and marzipan, as well as tarte tatin. Meyer lemon zest and grapefruit juice, as well as mandarin orange peel, provide equally tart and fresh accents. Nutty aromas are revealed through roasted pine nuts and almond slivers.

Palate

A classic. Pure Cava. It clings to the palate and stretches out. Plenty of grip combines with minerality and crisp acidity. It is characterized by little melt and is a rather racy representative. Bone dry and linear. Salty and mineral. Abundant maritime aromas emerge retronasally. This, paired with its racy fruit and acidity, is a delight. Pure animation and flow. It’s challenging at the beginning and calms the more complex minds in the finish.

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