Cava Mastinell Cristina Gran Reserva Extra Brut 2016
Organic and vegan Cava from Penedés. Blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada and Chardonnay fermented in barrels and aged for a minimum of 90 months.
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Produced only in remarkably vintages, the Cava Mastinell Cristina Gran Reserva Extra Brut from bodega Heretat Mas Tinell is a blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada and Chardonnay, coming from estate vineyards located in Penedés.
After a meticulous selection, the grapes were gently pressed and fermented. 20% of this Spanish sparkling wine was fermented in oak barrels, and the rest in stainless steel tanks.
Then this Extra Brut Gran Reserva Cava was bottled and, after completing secondary fermentation, this Cava was aged for over 90 months.
The Cava Mastinell Cristina Gran Reserva Extra Brut 2016 has a sugar content between 3 and 6 grams per litre.
After more than 7 years in the bottle, this Cava from Penedès is round, nuanced and mature.
This blended organic and vegan Cava is an excellent choice to accompany a multi course dinner.
Appearance | The Cava Mastinell Cristina Gran Reserva Extra Brut has a clean, bright straw colour with some golden tinges. |
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Nose | This blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada and Chardonnay is clean, crisp and deep. Apple pie, peaches in syrup, pastry and dry fruit, with a fleck of aromatic herbs and spices. |
Palate | Elegant and substantial, this Cava of Heretat Mas Tinell shows a remarkable balance and a creamy texture. Bubbles are perfectly integrated, and acidity is excellent. This Cava Gran Reserva Brut has a long finish, with a gently bitter note. |
Our personal opinion | A mature, substantial Spanish sparkling wine, the Cava Mastinell Cristina Gran Reserva Extra Brut 2016 is a phenomenal alternative to entry-level Champagne. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Mastinell Cristina Gran Reserva Extra Brut 2009: Enterwine 95. Peñín 90. |
Year | 2016 |
Type of Sparkling Wine | Extra Brut |
Denomination of Origin (DO) | Cava |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
Organic | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Ageing | Gran Reserva |
Number of months aged in the bottle | 90 |
Peñin Score | 91 |
Enterwine's Score | 93 |
Media rating | 92 |
Percentage of variety | Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay. |
Pairings | Aperitif, Chocolate, Chocolate cake, Cold meats, Cured cheeses, Duck, Grilled fish, Grilled white meats, Hamburgers , Nougat candy, Pasta with fish, Pica Pica, Poultry, Risotto, Roasted fish, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Rosted piglet, Smoked foods, Steak Tartare, Stews |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Fine bubbles and Fresh, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
Occasion | A special occasion, Aperitif, Because you can, Desserts, Romantic Dinner |