Cava Mastinell Brut Real Gran Reserva 2011
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Made from a traditional blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada, the Cava Mas Tinell Brut Real Gran Reserva is produced by Heretat Mas Tinell.
The grapes were traditionally vinified. After completing secondary fermentation, Mas Tinell Brut Real Gran Reserva was aged for 36 months in the bottle.
The sugar content of this Cava is 8.5 grams per litre.
Interestingly, this Spanish sparkling wine was selected by the Spanish Olympic Committee as the official Cava for the 2008 Beijing Olimpics
Excellently priced, this Cava Brut Gran Reserva from Penedès makes for a nice afternoon drink.
Appearance | The Cava Mas Tinell Brut Real Gran Reserva is medium yellow with some golden reflections. |
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Nose | This blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada smells of pears and apples, with remembrances of white flowers, aniseed, and earthy Mediterranean aromas. There are fine pastry notes that have been slightly buttered, along with delicate citrus sensations. |
Palate | Gently dry, well-balanced and fresh, this Cava of Heretat Mas Tinell is very easy to drink. Creamy bubbles, excellent acidity and medium finish with remembrances of dry fruit, citrus and bitter herbs. |
Our personal opinion | A crowd-pleaser, Mas Tinell Brut Real Gran Reserva 2011 embodies the best qualities of Cava. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Mas Tinell Brut Real Reserva: Enterwine 91. Guía Peñín 91. Mas Tinell Brut Real Reserva: Enterwine 88. Peñín 87. |
Year | 2011 |
Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut |
Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 6-8º |
Ageing | Gran Reserva |
Number of months aged in the bottle | 36 |
Peñin Score | 90 |
Enterwine's Score | 92 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Macabeo 35%, Xarel·lo 30%, Parellada 35% |
Pairings | Aperitif, Cold meats, Fish and gravey, Fruit cake, Full salads, Nougat candy, Paté, Puff pastries, Rice with fish, Risotto, Smoked foods, Steak Tartare, Vegitables sauces, White meat with gravy, Whitefish salads |
Taste | Fine bubbles and Fresh, Fruity and Fresh, Light, easy to drink |
Occasion | Aperitif, Business dinner, Desserts, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, To bring to an engagement |