Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Anna de Codorníu Blanc de Blancs Brut Cava
Cava DO – Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, Spain 🇪🇸

Overview
Produced by Codorníu — Spain’s oldest winery, founded in 1551 — this Blanc de Blancs Cava is a beautifully executed traditional method sparkling wine that consistently overdelivers for the price. A blend of 70% Chardonnay, 15% Parellada, 7.5% Xarel·lo, and 5.5% Macabeu, creating a style that feels both modern and rooted in Catalan sparkling wine tradition.

Aromas & Flavors
Fresh citrus, green apple, pear skin, and white peach lead the profile, followed by delicate floral nuances and subtle brioche hints. The Chardonnay brings elegance and roundness, while the native varieties contribute freshness, lift, and Mediterranean character.

Mouthfeel
Very delicate mousse with fine persistent bubbles. Light to medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, and impressively polished for its category. The finish is clean, refreshing, and surprisingly refined.

Food Pairings
Excellent as an aperitif, but versatile enough for seafood tapas, sushi, jamón ibérico, fried calamari, soft cheeses, or even lighter creamy dishes.

Verdict
One of the better value-driven Cavas in the market. Elegant, balanced, and crafted with precision, this is the type of sparkling wine that can genuinely surprise experienced wine drinkers during a blind tasting.

Did You Know?
Codorníu is widely recognized as one of the founding houses of modern Cava production and helped elevate traditional method sparkling wine in Spain centuries before Cava became globally recognized.

🍷 Personal Pick
A fantastic example of how affordable sparkling wine does not need to feel simple. The Chardonnay gives it a polished international touch while the native grapes preserve its unmistakable Spanish soul. Cheers! — a day ago

Boris Plutov

9.2

Codorniu Ars Collecta Gran Rose Reserva (not Grand Rose Grand Reserva) — 2 years ago

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MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

Delicious. One of the best #Cava — 5 years ago

Joe Christenson

9.0

Bright, plenty of acid and salinity. Getting more lime than lemon citrus. Fresh, vibrant — evokes the sea, too. Great counterbalance to the cheesecake the hotel sent us for a birthday celebration. — 7 months ago

K. Ross

8.9

Reventos Codorniu na. Sonoma. Ca. Good find at Barrons. $13. 70% Chard. 15% Parellada 7.5% Macabeu. — a year ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.5

#xarello #paratgequalificat — 2 years ago

Tarja Kenttälä

8.9

Marjainen, pirskahteleva. Hyvä jälkimaku. Voisi sopia juustoille. — 3 years ago

Mackenzie Svee

9.1

Nose: fruity notes that lingerie, primarily red fruit and green notes. Mineral spicy notes (pink pepper). Palate: red fruit, fresh and vivacious; creamy mousse with fruity minerality, giving way to smoked and woody nuances — a year ago

Randy Fuller

9.2

This fizzy Spanish wine is straw yellow in the glass. The nose hits me as unusual for a sparkling wine, no doubt due to the indigenous Spanish grapes used, about a third each of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Instead of citrus fruit aromas, I get stone fruit, nectarine, dried apricot, some pear, and a healthy dose of minerality. There is a conspicuous earthy element as well. The palate has great acidity, with flavors that remind me of a white wine made from North American grapes. A yeasty, toasty flavor is present, too, and persists on the rather lengthy finish. — 2 years ago

Samuel Wong

10

Amazing Vintage cava, good for aperitif — 3 years ago