Cava Mastinell Carpe Diem Reserva Especial Brut Nature 2016
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The Heretat Mas Tinell winery produces Mastinell Carpe Diem Reserva Especial Brut Nature only in exceptional vintages.
This exquisite Spanish sparkling wine is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada.
Crafted following the traditional Champenoise method, the free-run juice of each variety was separately vinified, blended, and bottled.
After that, this Cava Reserva Brut Nature was aged for about 60 months in the cellar.
A strict Brut Nature Cava, no additional sugar was added to Mastinell Carpe Diem Reserva Especial Brut Nature 2016 after the disgorgement.
Production of 15,000 bottles, all numbered.
This is a very versatile Cava from Penedès.
Appearance | The wine Mastinell Carpe Diem Reserva Especial Brut Nature is medium straw with some greenish tinges. |
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Nose | This blend of Macabeo, Chardonnay, Xarel·lo and Parellada exhibits some aromas of white flowers, aniseed and citrus, along with some remembrances of pastry, menthol and dry fruit. The background is reminiscent of aromatic herbs and honey. |
Palate | Sexy, creamy and fresh, this Cava from Heretat Mas Tinell has a supple body and well-integrated, tiny bubbles. Flowers, butter, citrus, menthol and balsam combine in a most accordant manner. Refreshing, crisp acidity and long, seductive finish. |
Our personal opinion | Classy and very versatile when it comes to food pairing, Mastinell Carpe Diem Reserva Especial Brut Nature 2016 is a great value. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Mas Tinell Carpe Diem Reserva Especial Brut Nature 2014: Chardonnay, Xarel·lo and Parellada. Enterwine 93. Mas Tinell Carpe Diem Reserva Especial Brut Nature 2008: Enterwine 92. Mas Tinell Carpe Diem Reserva Especial Brut Nature 2007: Enterwine 92. Peñín 91. Gold Medal - Challenge International du Vins 2016. |
Year | 2016 |
Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 7-9ºC |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Reserva |
Number of months aged in the bottle | 60 |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 93 |
Other guides | Decanter WWA 2022: 89 points & Bronze Medal. |
Percentage of variety | Macabeo 40%, Xarel·lo 30%, Chardonnay 20%, Parellada 10%. |
Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Cod, Cold meats, Combination of all types of foods, Cured cheeses, Grilled fish, Poultry, Rice with fish, Roasted lamb, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Smoked foods, Specialty plates, White meat with gravy |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Fine bubbles and Fresh, Very intense and inky |
Occasion | Appetizer, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, Romantic Dinner |