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Anima Mundi Camí dels Xops M. Ancestral Maccabeu Xarello
Catalunya, Spain
a little thin and not particularly distinctive, but a nice light first-course sparkler.
a little thin and not particularly distinctive, but a nice light first-course sparkler.
Dec 31st, 2019Macabeu and xarello. Refreshing, elegant and balanced. Would have guessed traditional method due to the tiny persistent bubble and the yeasty complexity. On the higher end for ancestral at $28 but worth every penny. Aperitif before lasagna!
Macabeu and xarello. Refreshing, elegant and balanced. Would have guessed traditional method due to the tiny persistent bubble and the yeasty complexity. On the higher end for ancestral at $28 but worth every penny. Aperitif before lasagna!
Nov 19th, 2019
Chalky and bright. High acid. Great startup dinner.
Chalky and bright. High acid. Great startup dinner.
Sep 6th, 2021
Super cool Spanish sparking done in traditional Champagne style. Sea salt and honey suckle notes.
Super cool Spanish sparking done in traditional Champagne style. Sea salt and honey suckle notes.
Aug 28th, 2021Spanish sparkling wine, methode ancestral, unfiltered. So delicious. My new favorite champs. Perfect with rich, salty appetizers and seafood. 2019.
Spanish sparkling wine, methode ancestral, unfiltered. So delicious. My new favorite champs. Perfect with rich, salty appetizers and seafood. 2019.
Jan 4th, 2021
Lemon, yeasty, very dry. A bit simple at first but opens with air and as it warms 👌
Lemon, yeasty, very dry. A bit simple at first but opens with air and as it warms 👌
Dec 18th, 2020
Absolutely beautiful and compliments poblano peppers nicely
Absolutely beautiful and compliments poblano peppers nicely
Jul 24th, 2020
Anima mundi Camí dels Xops 2019 M. Ancestral Macabeo/Xarel-lo. Pale lemon, clear despite the wine being unfiltered. Medium intensity aromas of brioche, lemon peel, and orange blossom, fully developed. Dry, Medium(-) fruit on the palate. High acidity, there's a hint of tannins maybe? Definite textural complexity with a delicate mousse (froths up but dissipates quickly), medium alcohol and medium (-) body. The flavors echo the aromas, with emphasis on the lemon peel, seconded by yeasty/brioche, with a long finish on a prominent note of saline minerality. This wine suitable for aging but ready to drink now. Extremely interesting, evolving, and delicious!
Anima mundi Camí dels Xops 2019 M. Ancestral Macabeo/Xarel-lo. Pale lemon, clear despite the wine being unfiltered. Medium intensity aromas of brioche, lemon peel, and orange blossom, fully developed. Dry, Medium(-) fruit on the palate. High acidity, there's a hint of tannins maybe? Definite textural complexity with a delicate mousse (froths up but dissipates quickly), medium alcohol and medium (-) body. The flavors echo the aromas, with emphasis on the lemon peel, seconded by yeasty/brioche, with a long finish on a prominent note of saline minerality. This wine suitable for aging but ready to drink now. Extremely interesting, evolving, and delicious!
Jul 20th, 2020