AUS Bruant Brut Nature ungeschwefelt 2020 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for AUS Bruant Brut Nature Unsulphited 2020 1500ml Magnum from Alta Alella

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with green reflections and an intense, lively perlage that bears witness to the second fermentation in the bottle.

Nose

A fascinating aromatic profile that opens with toasted rye bread, butter and honey. Ginger and candied pineapple with grilled notes create an exciting bridge between fruit and spice. Apricots, mirabelle plums and unripe banana remain discreetly in the background, whilst yellow flowers and a maritime breeze provide additional complexity. The brief yeast ageing leaves only delicate traces – the wine appears clean, chalky and crystal clear.

Palate

Invigorating and refreshing, this Brut Nature presents itself with character. The initially effervescent carbonation quickly gives way to a racy, lean body. Xarel-lo demonstrates its true strength here: less aromatic abundance, but all the more texture and mouthfeel. Stony, grassy, almost saline – with retronasal notes of green banana that avoids any sweetness. A hint of chalk and smokiness characterises the finish.

Finish

Clean, mineral and persistent with a fine limestone character and a touch of smokiness. The length pleasantly surprises for a sparkling wine in this price range.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pansa Blanca (Xarel-lo), traditional bottle fermentation, disgorged on 30.9.2021. Brut Nature means zero dosage – no added sweetness after disgorging. Furthermore, completely unsulphited, which requires courage and precise craftsmanship.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with scallop carpaccio with lemon-thyme dressing, chilled cucumber soup with dill and soured cream or a summery green salad with peach and wild herbs. The saline minerality harmonises beautifully with seafood and light vegetarian dishes.

Special Features

The magnum bottle (1500ml) guarantees slower, more harmonious maturation. The combination of Brut Nature, unsulphited vinification and the underestimated Xarel-lo grape makes this Cava an authentic, uncompromising sparkling wine for purists.