Kripta Icònic Gran Reserva 2018
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Kripta Icònic Gran Reserva 2018
Ecológico
Vegano
Produced in Penedès, the Cava Kripta Icònic Gran Reserva (previously known as Agustí Torelló Mata Gran Reserva Brut Nature) is made from a traditional blend of Cava varieties: 50% Parellada, 36% Macabeo and 14% Xarel·lo, all of coming from vines around 30 years of age.
Carefully vinified, after completing alcoholic fermentation this Spanish sparkling wine was aged on lees for 3 months.
Then this organic Cava of the Agustí Torelló Mata (Celler Kripta) winery was blended, bottled and went through secondary fermentation. Finally, the Cava Kripta Icònic Gran Reserva 2018 was aged for 72 months before its commercial release.
This blended Brut nature Cava was added no shipping-liquor or sugar after the disgorgement.
The disgorging date of this Brut Nature Gran Reserva Cava is printed on the back label.
| Appearance | The Cava Kripta Icònic Gran Reserva is medium straw with greenish tinges. |
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| Nose | Subtle and lively, this blend of Parellada, Macabeo and Xarel·lo carries aromas of butter, pastry, cooked fruit and citrus, combined with notions of dry fruit, bitter herbs and some mineral suggestions. |
| Palate | Creamy, savoury and fresh, this vegan cava of bodega Agustí Torelló Mata (Celler Kripta) is delicately toasted and buttery, with a fleck of dry fruit, citrus and aromatic herbs. Tiny, melting bubbles, well-balanced acidity and long finish. |
| Our personal opinion | A modern classic from Penedès, the Cava Kripta Icònic Gran Reserva 2018 is elegant, well-crafted and excellently priced. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Agustí Torelló Mata Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2017: Enterwine 92. Agustí Torelló Mata Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2015: Enterwine 90. Silver Medal & 91 points in Decanter 2022. Agustí Torelló Mata Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2014: Enterwine 90. Agustí Torelló Mata Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2013: Enterwine 92. Agustí Torelló Mata Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2012: Enterwine 92. Peñín 91. Agustí Torelló Mata Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2011: Enterwine 92. Peñín 90. Agustí Torelló Mata Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2009: Parker 91. |
| Year | 2018 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 72 |
| Parker's Score | 91/91+ |
| Peñin Score | 92 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Percentage of variety | Parellada 50%, Macabeo 36%, Xarel·lo 14%. |
| Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Cod, Curred fish, Fish and gravey, Foie Gras, Fruit cake, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Nougat candy, Pasta with fish, Poultry, Puff pastries, Red meat with gravy, Rice with fish, Risotto, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Steak Tartare, Stew, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Creamy with fine bubbles, Dry and aromatic, Light, easy to drink |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
