Turo d’en Mota, Brut Nature 2010

Wine description for Turo d'en Mota, Brut Nature 2010 from Recaredo

General information

The Turo d'en Mota 2010 represents the pinnacle of the Spanish art of sparkling wine. Single-vineyard cava from the biodynamically cultivated vineyard planted in 1940. Recaredo, family-owned since 1924, embodies the best of Catalan tradition with uncompromising craftsmanship: hand-picking, manual riddling and disgorgement without refrigeration. With an impressive bottle ageing period of 121 months on the lees, this wine demonstrates the exceptional ageing potential of the Xarel-lo grape.

Colour & appearance

The colour in the glass is a brilliant, deep golden yellow with a fine, persistent perlage. The tiny, precise bubbles rise slowly and steadily - a sign of the highest quality and long yeast ageing.

Nose

A complex, multi-layered bouquet unfolds with impressive precision. Ripe citrus fruits, brioche and roasted almonds are accompanied by mineral notes reminiscent of damp limestone. With increasing aeration, subtle nuances of camomile, white flowers and a salty sea breeze are revealed - a spectrum of flavours reminiscent of great champagnes, but with an unmistakably Mediterranean character.

Palate

The palate reveals a Exceptional structure - Taut, focussed and infused with brilliant acidity. The dosage-free bottling emphasises the crystalline purity and precision. Despite its tautness, the wine has a remarkable creaminess that comes from the long ageing on the lees. The finish is impressively long, with hints of salted caramel, dried herbs and a subtle bitter note reminiscent of grapefruit. The texture is silky, almost oily, yet imbued with a lively freshness.

Food pairing suggestions

A wine of such complexity demands sophisticated accompaniments: Seafood plateaus with Oysters and Lobsters, mature Manchego or Parmigiano Reggiano. Also to Jamón Ibérico or Porcini mushroom risotto an outstanding choice.

Special features

The Turo d'en Mota 2010 is not just a cava, it is a Meditation wine of exceptional depth. It impressively demonstrates the potential of the Xarel-lo grape and the terroir of the Alta Penedès. A wine that blurs the boundaries between great Champagne and Cava and redefines the benchmark for Spanish sparkling wines. Ready to drink now, but with potential for a further 5-8 years of development.