Serral Del Vell Brut Nature 2014

Recaredo is located in Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the absolute cava stronghold, but has turned its back on the D.O. Cava appellation. Cava appellation and now markets its wines under the Corpinnat designation of origin. Indeed, one still has to be careful as hell not to call the great wines of Recaredo Cava. Corpinnat is the region between the imposing Montserrat Mountains and the nearby Mediterranean Sea. The Corpinnat appellation brings together under its umbrella the leading quality wineries that have broken with the D.O. Cava and now want to be increasingly recognized by their high-quality sparkling wines. Cava is much too broad in mass and with a simple image for this.

Recaredo's sparkling wines are produced according to traditional methods. They mature under natural corks on the yeast. The shaking and disgorgement of the bottles is done manually. All wines are Brut Nature. The 2014 Serral de Vell Brut Nature is made from 56% Xarel-lo and 44% Macabeu. It matured on its lees for 68 months before being disgorged in December 2020. The long yeast ageing is an absolutely unique selling point of Recaredo.

Bright golden yellow, green reflections, intense perlage

Recaredo simply plays in a different league. The dominance and quality in the context of Spanish sparkling wines is currently unparalleled in the Spanish football league. The nearby FC Barcelona is currently far removed from this form.

A clear chalky note, paired with long yeast ageing, clearly emerges on the nose. hay and dried herbs as well as a brioche spread with salt butter dominate the nose. Lemon zest is also intensely perceptible. Oyster shell and fresh seaweed as well as a little dried thyme and lavender open up in the glass. It presents itself stony, cool and elegant. Wet chalk and a gentle sea breeze leave their mark on it.

On the palate, it lives on drinking flow and a clashing minerality. The carbonic acid cleans up directly on the palate to make room for its clear expression of precision, freshness and limestone minerality. The Mediterranean aromatics are a wonderful match. Juicy and marked by citrus notes, it clearly encourages increased consumption. The aromas of Mediterranean herbs linger on the palate for a long time. Very typical for this winery. Grandiose.