Bufadors, Les Voranes Brut Nature, ungeschwefelt 2020

Wine description for Bufadors Les Voranes Brut Nature unsulphited 2020 by Recaredo

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with bright, almost silvery reflections. The perlage is fine and persistent – proactive, as if of its own accord.

Nose

Cool and introverted on first contact, the nose unfolds with remarkable finesse. Bitter apple, tart pear and ripe peach take centre stage, flanked by quince and a delicate hint of cider. Herbal notes of fennel fronds and artichoke lend depth to the bouquet, whilst juniper, pimento and oriental spice provide spicy substance. A chalky, linear base note holds everything together – precise, almost meditative.

Palate

On the palate, the wine reveals itself to be surprisingly opulent: mango, apricot and peach dominate, complemented by an exotic note of pineapple with subtle roasted aromas. Tarter notes of pear and apple with fine bitterness create tension. Warm, oriental spice accents give the wine unexpected depth without overwhelming the freshness.

Finish

Long, aromatic and slightly dreamy – highly aromatic herbal notes linger. The perceptible acidity elegantly breaks up the fruit sweetness and leaves an invigorating, pointed impression. The carbonation is restrained but makes distinctive marks. A finish that invites the next sip.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A cuvée of Macabeu and Xarel-lo in purest form. Fermentation begins already in the vineyard with natural must as a starter – no addition of yeast, sugar or sulphur whatsoever. No fining agents, no filtration. After tirage on 14 September 2020, the wine aged 40 months on the lees, disgorged on 22 February 2024. Residual sugar: microscopic 0.06 g/l. Craftsmanship in its most radical, most honest form.

Special Features

The Bufadors Les Voranes is the youngest and boldest project from Ton Mata and the Recaredo house – here in its third release. A Cava that redefines the boundaries of the traditional method: raw, unadulterated, uncompromising. With just 10.5% alcohol and absolute Brut Nature character, this is no wine for compromise – but for the curious.