Relats de Viticultors, Brut Nature 2019

Wine Description for Relats de Viticultors Brut Nature 2019 by Recaredo

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with green reflections. The perlage presents itself fine and persistent – a visual promise of elegance and precision.

Nose

Impressive complexity for an entry-level cava. Ripe yellow fruits – khaki, apricot, mirabelle plum – meet vibrant citrus notes of grapefruit and orange peel. To this is added a fascinating maritime dimension: sea spray and oyster shell lend depth to the nose. With air contact, dried herbs such as tarragon and bay leaf develop, whilst orange blossom and jasmine tea hover discreetly in the background.

Palate

Here the true quality of this Brut Nature reveals itself. Seductively dry and puritanically linear, the absence of dosage allows minerality to shine through clearly. Maritime and citric aromas dominate, whilst the mousse remains restrained and yields to the lively carbonation. The texture is austere and slender, characterised by limestone and chalk – a sparkling wine of refreshing directness.

Finish

Long, precise and of crystalline clarity. The carbonation leads purposefully to a finale marked by mineral tension and salty freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic cava blend of Xarel·lo and Macabeu, traditionally vinified using the Méthode Champenoise. With only 11.5% alcohol and produced as Brut Nature (without dosage), this wine embodies Recaredo’s puritanical philosophy.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The salty minerality makes it the ideal companion for scallop carpaccio with lemon gel and seaweed salad. It also harmonises beautifully with pea salad with mint and Jamón Ibérico or vegetarian creations such as pointed cabbage tacos with sautéed celeriac, feta and date barbecue sauce.

Special Features

The Relats de Viticultors is Recaredo’s calling card – a sparkling wine that unites the signature of various winemakers whilst perfectly expressing the characteristic limestone minerality of Penedès. An outstanding introduction to the world of one of the most significant cava producers.