Gatell Heritage Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017
Cava Gran Reserva Brut Nature from Penedès. Blend of Xarel·lo, Parellada, Macabeo and Chardonnay fermented in French oak barrels and aged for 60 months in the bottle.
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Gatell Heritage Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017
A name definitely worth following, bodega Cava Gatell is the producer of the Cava Gatell Heritage Brut Nature Gran Reserva.
This blended Spanish sparkling wine is made from the traditional Cava triad, Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada, plus a dollop of Chardonnay. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in conversion to organic agriculture.
Vinification went as follows. First, each variety was separately fermented and aged for some months in French oak barrels. After that, the four base wines were blended and the resulting wine went back into the barrels, where it was aged for around 3 months.
After that, the Cava Gatell Heritage Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017 was bottled and went through secondary fermentation.
Finally, this Cava brut nature was aged for 60 months before being disgorged with no sugar added.
This Cava gran reserva will make a nice pairing with a multi-course dinner.
| Appearance | The Cava Gatell Heritage Brut Nature Gran Reserva is pale yellow with some golden reflections. |
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| Nose | This blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada and Chardonnay is rich and layered, with aromas of white flowers, custard, citrus and aromatic herbs, entwined with hints of tobacco, dry fruit and tropical fruit. |
| Palate | This sparkling wine of Cava Gatell is very savoury, with a creamy-spicy lushness sustained by a bright acidity and a lively mousse. Rich and complex, with an exhilarating mid-palate and a long, creamy finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The Cava Gatell Heritage Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017 is elegant and characterful. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Gatell Heritage Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2016: Enterwine 94. |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
| 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 | 91 |
| Enterwine's Score | 94 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada, Chardonnay. |
| Pairings | Alone, Aperitif, Baked whitefish, bluefish, Cod, Cold meats, Creams, Cured cheeses, Foie Gras, Grilled fish, Pasta with fish, Poultry, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Roasted red meats, semi-curred cheese, Smoked foods, White meat with gravy |
| Taste | Fine bubbles and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you can, Business dinner, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
