Recaredo

Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada 2019

Rufus King

9.6

Clean, dry Catalonian Cava enjoyed while watching flamenco dancing at Corral de la Moreria in Madrid — a month ago

Recaredo

Brut de Brut Gran Reserva Brut Nature Cava Macabeo-Xarel-lo-Parellada Blend 2017

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2017 — a year ago

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Jay Kline

These are gorgeous wines

Peter van den Besselaar

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Recaredo

Brut Nature Serral Del Vell Cava Blend 2016

Jorge Pazos

9.5

Ambassade de Llívia — 2 years ago

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Celler Credo

Estrany Penedès Xarello 2012

Jay Kline

9.2

Recaredo, the legendary producer of Cava, has a still-wine label called Celler Credo where the primary focus is highlighting the Xarel-lo variety in the Alt Penedes. All of the wines are biodynamic and certified organic. This particular example comes from the family’s Serral del Bosc vineyard and has extended contact with the skins (in excess of a week). The results were more than intriguing.

Popped and poured just slightly chilled. The 2012 Estrany pours a bright gold color with medium+ viscosity and there’s even a little sign of some sediment in the last couple of pours. On the nose, the wine is developing and extremely floral with a fascinating mix of white and yellow flowers, apples and pears, some orange essential oil, and some stone fruits is the mix as well. On the palate, I think the wine is dry but almost comes across off-dry. Low tannins and I think the acid is sneaky, in the medium+ range. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and complex with palpable texture. This was a really fun pairing with causa limeña. I would say drink now but I’m sure it has plenty of what’s necessary to cellar if a bottle got forgotten. By the way, this wine is quite rare with only about 100 cases made in 2012. Bottle No. 388 — a month ago

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