Serral Del Vell Brut Nature 2018

Wine Description for Serral Del Vell Brut Nature 2018 by Recaredo

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, sparkling lemon yellow with bright, silvery reflections. The perlage is exemplary: uniform, fine-bubbled, rising slowly – a quiet testament to the patient maturity that lies within this wine.

Nose

A nose of extraordinary precision and depth. In the foreground stand dried herbs – hay, thyme, sage, tarragon, chervil – which lend the wine a Mediterranean spice. A second layer of fresh herbs, including mint, brings cool tension. The fruit deliberately takes a back seat: delicate lemon zest, subtle bergamot, a hint of grilled pineapple. What truly dominates is the mineral foundation: chalk, salt, oysters, sea air and a yeast note that recalls less brioche than salt dough and savoury crackers. A closed, deep aromatic profile of great inner tension.

Palate

Straight as an arrow and of crystalline clarity. Minerality in its purest form – stoniness, chalk, limestone and a pronounced saline texture define the impression from the very first second. The acidity is completely integrated, not upfront, but rather supporting and structure-giving. The grip is present and precise, without ever falling into heaviness. An uncompromising, bone-dry sparkling wine of great individuality.

Finish

Long, austere and saline-mineral. The wine bids farewell with cool tension and unwavering directness – no concession, no warmth, only precision.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyards lie spectacularly sheltered in the shadow of the Montserrat Mountains in Penedès. Biodynamic viticulture has made the vines resilient – even after years of drought, they regulate themselves independently and deliver grapes of concentrated purity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of 85% Xarel·lo and 15% Macabeu. Classically and slowly crafted using the traditional method, with a minimum ageing of almost five years on the lees. Brut Nature – without dosage. Not a gram of sugar clouds the picture.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Ideal with oysters and raw shellfish, grilled squid with sea salt, scallops on chalk-stone potato purée, or simply with a piece of fine Manchego. The wine demands purism at the table – just as it is itself.

Special Features

Recaredo is regarded as one of the most uncompromising producers in the Cava region – no compromise in ageing, no dosage, no rushing. The Serral del Vell 2018 is a prime example of what Cava is capable of at the highest level: a sparkling wine that has more in common with Burgundy than with industrial mainstream.