L’Alzinar, Brut Nature Reserva 2021

Wine description for L'Alzinar, Brut Nature Reserva 2021 from Vins El Cep

Colour & appearance

This cava presents itself in a shiny silvery lemon yellow with bright reflections. The perlage is remarkably fine and evenly timed - a visual foretaste of the precision craftsmanship of this sparkling wine.

Nose

The bouquet immediately reveals the Mineral origin with distinct chalky nuances. Herbal flavours of Wheatgrass, chervil and lemon thyme dominate, complemented by fresh parsley and mint. Elegant floral notes of Jasmine and orchids lend finesse. The fruit palette ranges from classic apple and pear flavours to Baked apple with cinnamon to citrus-fresh accents of Meyer lemon and grapefruit. Nutty roasted flavours of Pine nuts and slivered almonds round off the complex flavour profile.

Palate

An Cava classic par excellence. Bone-dry and linear in structure, with impressive grip and crisp acidity. The mineral character continues on the palate - salty, racy, without superfluous flavour. Retronasal development maritime flavourswhich, together with the lively fruit and acidity structure, provide pure animation. A sparkling wine that shows character and tempts you to keep drinking.

General information

This cuvée from 50% Xarel-lo and 25% each Macabeo and Parellada comes from old vines (planted between 1958-1990) from three different plots. The soils with flint and limestone in the subsoil decisively characterise the mineral character. Produced with only 50% pressing and at least 24 months on the lees, this Brut Nature with 12% alcohol and only 0.5g/l residual sugar epitomises the purist Cava philosophy.

Food pairing suggestions

Perfect as an aperitif or with Seafood, Oysters and raw fish. The mineral structure harmonises excellently with Sushi, Ceviche or grilled octopus. Also to Goat cheese and Mediterranean starters an excellent choice.

Special features

An authentic cava without dosage, which Minerality characterised by terroir of the Catalan soils unfiltered. The combination of old vines and traditional vinification makes this sparkling wine a characterful representative of its origin.