Bertha S.XXI 2016
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Bertha S.XXI 2016
This is the 2016 vintage of the Cava Bertha S.XXI, produced in Penedès by Caves Bertha.
Besides Xarel·lo, Macabeo and Parellada, the traditional triad of Cava varieties, this Spanish sparkling wine contains a 15% Chardonnay.
Each variety was separately vinified in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature. After completing alcoholic fermentation, the Cava Bertha S.XXI 2016 was bottled and added selected yeasts.
Once secondary fermentation was over, this Cava gran reserva from Penedès was aged for 60+ months before its commercial release.
Complex and balanced, this cava brut nature gran reserva is excellent as an aperitif, without food or with desserts. Besides, it can perfectly match a multi course dinner.
| Appearance | The cava Bertha Siglo XXI is deep straw with some golden tinges. |
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| Nose | Extremely suggestive and inviting, this blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada and Chardonnay smells of pastry, dry fruit and candied white fruit, with hints of underbrush and aromatic herbs, and a tip of flowers and English custard. |
| Palate | Fresh, medium-bodied and caressing, with a delicate texture and a sensous mousse. Despite its respectable age, this cava from Caves Bertha feels young and lively. Balance is excellent, and the nuances we found on the nose are enlivened by some elegant, delicately bitter nuances and a crisp acidity. Very long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | If you want a great all-rounder to match a whole meal, the Cava Bertha Siglo XXI 2016 will be a smart choice. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Bertha Siglo XXI 2009: Enterwine 91. Bertha Siglo XXI 2007: Enterwine 91. Bertha Siglo XXI 2006: Guía Peñín 90. Enterwine 91. |
| Year | 2016 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 11.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 60 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Xarel·lo 40%, Macabeo 40%, Chardonnay 15%, Parellada 5%. |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, bluefish, Civet, Cream pastries, Curred fish, Foie Gras, Grilled fish, Lite cakes, Nougat candy, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Smoked foods, Soup and rice, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stew, Sweet pastries, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
