Kripta 2016
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Kripta 2016
Ecológico
The refined Cava Kripta is the jewel of the Celler Kripta - Agustí Torelló Mata winery. This Spanish sparkling wine comes in a very attractive packaging: a glass amphora that highlights its unique qualities.
Produced with no addition of sugar, this Brut Nature Gran Reserva is made from a traditional Cava blend of 45% Macabeo, 35% Parellada and 20% Xarel·lo. Located in some of the best areas in Penedès, the organically certified grapevines are over 60 years old.
Separately fermented, the base wines were blended and bottled to complete secondary fermentation. After that, the Cava Kripta 2016 was aged for a minimum of 60 months in before its commercial release.
The disgorging date of this organic Gran Reserva Cava is printed on the back label.
| Appearance | The Cava Kripta is deep straw with some golden tinges. |
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| Nose | Complex and seductive, this blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada smells of white fruit compote, combined with remembrances of pastry, almonds and nuts, some mineral and balsamic remembrances, and a dash of smoke and flint. |
| Palate | Elegant and creamy, this Cava of Agustí Torelló Mata has a citrusy acidity enlivened by some tiny, melting bubbles. Notes of vanilla, butter and ripe white fruit over a background of undergrowth, toast, balsam and flowers. Sophisticated and evocative, with a long, evocative finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Classy and food-friendly, the Cava Kripta 2016 is a great celebration wine. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Kripta 2015: Enterwine 93. Kripta 2014: Enterwine 93. Guía Peñín 94. Kripta 2013: Enterwine 93. Kripta 2011: Enterwine 94. Guía Peñín 95. Parker 92. Kripta 2008: Enterwine 94. Peñín 93. Parker 92. Kripta 2007: Parker 93, Peñín 93. Kripta 2006: Peñín 92. |
| 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 | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 60 |
| Parker's Score | 93/93+ |
| Peñin Score | 95 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 94 |
| Percentage of variety | Macabeo 45%, Parellada 35%, Xarel·lo 20%. |
| Pairings | Boullabaise, Caviar, Curred fish, Fish and gravey, Foie Gras, Nougat candy, Oysters, Roasted foods, Stew, Sweet pastries |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Dry and aromatic, Silky and intense |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
