Gran Claustro Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2022
Organic Brut Nature Gran Reserva Cava from Empordà. Blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay aged for 30 months in the bottle.
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Gran Claustro Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2022
Organic
The Cava Gran Claustro Gran Reserva Brut Nature is made from a blend of the traditional Champagne grapes, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, sourced from certified organic vineyards. The 2022 vintage is the first to bear the seal of the Valls d'Anoia-Foix subzone within the Comtats de Barcelona area, Cava's birthplace.
The origin of this Spanish sparkling wine is quite interesting. When Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, visited Spain in 1959, the Castillo de Perelada winery was asked to produce a special wine to commemorate the visit.
The winery then made the first Gran Claustro from a private selection of wines, and the success encouraged Castillo Perelada to launch the new Cava as a commercial product.
After fermenting in stainless steel tanks, the Cava Gran Claustro Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2022 was aged for no less of 30 months in the bottle.
This blended brut nature Cava is a great match for a multi-course dinner.
| Appearance | The organic Cava Gran Clausto Gran Reserva Brut Nature is medium yellow with steely tinges. |
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| Nose | The trademark elegance of the Pinot Noir & Chardonnay varieties results in a nice aromatic complexity, with notes of white flowers, a layer white fruit and dry fruit underlined by some mineral notes, some creamy hints, and a fleck of pastry and citrus. |
| Palate | This blended organic Gran Reserva cava by bodega Castillo de Perelada enters gently on the palate, showing a richly textured, smooth body with little, well-integrated bubbles. The presence of Chardonnay brings flavours of white fruit and tropical fruit, while Pinot supplies wild berries and a delicate, floral touch, with hints of jasmine and rose petals. Long finish with some refreshing, slightly bitter remembrances. |
| Our personal opinion | The Cava Gran Claustro Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2022 is elegant and excellently priced. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Gran Claustro Reserva Brut Nature 2021: Enterwine 90. Gran Claustro Reserva Brut Nature 2019: Enterwine 90. Gran Claustro Reserva Brut Nature 2016: Enterwine 90. Gran Claustro Reserva Brut Nature 2011: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Xarel·lo, Macabeo i Parellada. Enterwine 90. Peñín 90. Gran Claustro Reserva Brut Nature 2010: Decanter 90. Peñín 89. Gran Claustro Reserva Brut Nature 2009: Parker 90. |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 30 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Percentage of variety | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. |
| Pairings | Aperitif, Combination of all types of foods, Fruit cake, Grilled fish, Nougat candy, Poultry, Rice with fish, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fine bubbles and Fresh |
| Red Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Desserts, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
