Laietà Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2019

Wine description for Laietà Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2019 from Alta Alella

Colour & appearance

Bright golden yellow with a fine, persistent perlage - a cava that already promises maturity and substance in appearance.

Nose

The Laietà 2019 is intense and multi-layered, with pronounced flavours that Bread crust flavours, which bear witness to the long yeast ageing period of at least 30 months. These are joined by Walnut notes and a fascinating herbal flavour. Particularly noteworthy: the freshness is retained despite the maturity, emphasised by delicate white flowers, which give the sparkling wine elegance and complexity.

Palate

This is where the true personality of this cava is revealed. Full-bodied and powerful, but never heavy - the texture is almost steely-precise, less creamy than many Gran Reservas. The pronounced Minerality des Granitsandbodens „Sauló” dominiert, begleitet von Tobacco nuances and ripe yellow apple. The finale captivates with a typical, reminiscent Sage reminiscent of bitterness - the signature of the Xarel.lo grape. The zero dosage reinforces this unadorned, direct character. A cava without compromise.

General information

Alta Alella is one of the few top producers outside the classic Penedès region. The winery is located in a natural park with sea views near Barcelona. The cuvée combines 40% Xarel.lo with 30% each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from organic cultivation. It is characterised by the minimal addition of sulphur and the unique granite sand soil, which ensures tangy acidity and low pH values.

Food pairing suggestions

The steely texture and spicy bitterness make Laietà the ideal accompaniment for Paella and others Rice pans with seafood or vegetables. Also excellent with Anchovies with lardo bacon - The saltiness of the fish harmonises perfectly with the mineral structure of the cava.

Special features

An authentic cava with a strong character that proves that great sparkling wines can also be produced outside of the Penedès. The combination of organic cultivation, minimal sulphur and the unique terroir makes it an independent statement of Catalan winemaking.