Cava L'Olivera Reserva Superior 2018
Organic sparkling wine from Costers del Segre. Varietal Macabeo aged for 3 months in oak and for 24 months in the bottle.
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Produced in DO Costers del Segre, L'Olivera Gran Reserva Brut Nature comes with a redesigned label and a new name.
From now on, this Spanish sparking wine of bodega L’Olivera Cooperativa will be called L'Olivera Reserva Superior.
A varietal Macabeo, the grapes are sourced from vineyards certified organic with deep soils that help to keep acidity high.
After completing alcoholic fermentation, the base wine was aged in oak barrels for 3 months.
After that, L'Olivera Reserva Superior 2018 went through secondary fermentation in the bottle and was aged for 24 months. The result is a highly original organic sparkling wine.
The disgorging is made on demand. No sugar is added to this sparkling wine from Costers del Segre after the operation.
5,268 bottles produced.
Appearance | The sparkling wine L'Olivera Reserva Superior is pale yellow with some whiteish glints. |
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Nose | This varietal Macabeo carries aromas of citrus, ripe melon and aromatic herbs, nicely entwined with remebrances of butter, toast and fruit compote. |
Palate | This sparkler from L'Olivera Cooperativa has and elegant entrance onto the palate. Fresh, with some nicely integrated bubbles and a pleasant acidity. There is a long and persistent finish with an aftertaste of ripe fruits and buttery notes, with a touch of aromatic herbs as well. |
Our personal opinion | Quite special, L'Olivera Reserva Superior 2018 will perfectly accompany a whole meal. |
OTHER VINTAGES | L'Olivera Gran Reserva Brut Nature: Macabeo, Chardonnay and Parellada. Enterwine 90. |
Year | 2018 |
Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
Denomination of Origin (DO) | Other denominations |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Reserva |
Number of months aged in the bottle | 24 |
Peñin Score | 91 |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Other guides | Decanter WWA 2022: Bronze Medal & 87 points. |
Mono-Varietal | Macabeo |
Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Birds, Combination of all types of foods, Duck, Grilled fish, Lite cakes, Nougat candy, Puff pastries, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Steak Tartare, Stew, Stews, White meat with gravy |
Taste | Creamy with fine bubbles, Tasty with barrel notes |
Occasion | Business dinner, Desserts, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner |