Elias-Terns Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2006
Cava Brut Nature Gran Reserva from Penedès. Blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada and Chardonnay aged for a short time in barrels and for 60 months minimum in the bottle.
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Elias-Terns Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2006
This is the new vintage of Elias-Terns Brut Nature Gran Reserva, the top-of-the-range Spanish sparkling wine of bodega Parató Vinícola from Pla del Penedès.
This exquisite Cava is made from blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada and Chardonnay. The main component is Xarel·lo (50%), which was fermented and aged for 4 months in oak barrels. The other varieties were fermented in stainless steel tanks, after which Elias-Terns Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2006 was blended and bottled. Finally, it was aged for 60 months minimum before being manually disgorged.
This limited edition cava brut nature gran reserva is remarkably versatile. Thus, it will be excellent with a full course meal.
| Appearance | The Cava Elias-Terns Brut Nature Gran Reserva is pale yellow with some golden reflections. |
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| Nose | Remarkably elegant and nuanced, this blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada and Chardonnay is buttery and nutty, with remembrances of fine lees, smoke and custard, as well as remembrances of lime, dry fruit and spices. |
| Palate | Creamy and flavourful, this cava from Parató Vinícola has a steely acidity, a substantial structure and some smooth, palate-caressing bubbles. Layered and rich, with a long finish reminiscent of bitter herbs, clove and citrus |
| Our personal opinion | A little-known Cava Elias-Terns Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2006 is quite impressive. A celebratory sparkling wine indeed! |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Elias-Terns Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2005: Enterwine 90. Guía Peñín 90. |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 12 |
| Serving tempurature | 10-12ºC |
| 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 |
| Peñin Score | 87 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 90 |
| Percentage of variety | Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada y Chardonnay. |
| Pairings | Alone, Aperitif, Baked whitefish, bluefish, Boullabaise, Cod, Curred fish, Eggs, Fish and gravey, Fruit cake, Grilled fish, Oriental cuisine, Oysters, Pasta with fish, Poultry, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Smoked foods, Soup and rice, Specialty plates, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Stew, Sushi, White meat with gravy, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
