Codorníu
Clasico Brut Cava Blend
Cava, Catalunya, Spain
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.
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.
Nov 2nd, 2024
Friendly and fruity cava, but there is more complexity to explore with the right glass (i.e. white wine glass instead of flute). Stone fruit, a little toast. Excellent value for money.
Friendly and fruity cava, but there is more complexity to explore with the right glass (i.e. white wine glass instead of flute). Stone fruit, a little toast. Excellent value for money.
Jun 4th, 2021Quick & simple does the trick on date night.
Quick & simple does the trick on date night.
Aug 9th, 2015
Brindis 30 anniversaries. Excellence cava.
Brindis 30 anniversaries. Excellence cava.
Dec 10th, 2013