Olivé Batllori Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2018
Organic gran reserva brut nature Cava from Penedès. Blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir aged for 48 months minimum.
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Olivé Batllori Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2018
Ecológico
The Cava Olivé Batllori Brut Nature Gran Reserva is the flagship Spanish sparkling wine of bodega Batllori, a traditional DO Cava producer based in Subirats, in the Alt Penedés area.
A blend of the traditional varieties Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada and the international ones Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this Gran Reserva Cava is sourced from vineyards certified organic that were harvested during the months of August and September.
After fermenting in stainless steel tanks, this Brut Nature Cava completed secondary fermentation in the bottle. Then the Cava Olivé Batllori Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2018 was aged for no less than 48 months.
Manually disgorged, this organic Gran Reserva Cava was added no dosage.
Pair this Brut Nature Cava from Penedès with meat casseroles and hearty recipes. If you feel adventurous, try it as an accompaniment for chocolate desserts.
| Appearance | The Cava Olivé Batllori Brut Nature Gran Reserva is lemon-coloured with some golden reflections. |
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| Nose | This blend of Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir carrries lively aromas of quince paste, star anise and dry nuts, with hints of honey and citrus and notes of butter cake and peach syrup. |
| Palate | Rich and structured, with a gently dry, savoury mid palate, a pleasant acidity and some small, palate- caressing bubbles. This Cava of the Batllori winery has a long finish, with remembrances of Mediterranean herbs, English custard and lemon pie. |
| Our personal opinion | The Cava Olivé Batllori Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2018 is the epitome of a "gastronomic wine" – made to be paired with food. |
| 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 | No |
| Ageing | Gran Reserva |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 48 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. |
| Pairings | Baked whitefish, Birds, Chocolate, Chocolate cake, Civet, Combination of all types of foods, Curred fish, Duck, Fish and gravey, Fruit cake, Game animals, Grilled fish, Grilled whitefish, Mushrooms, Nougat candy, Puff pastries, Red meat with gravy, Rice with fish, Roasted fish, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted turkey, Rosted piglet, Soup and rice, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Steak Tartare, Stews, Stuffed Chicken, Sweet pastries, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Dry and aromatic |
| Red Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Occasion | Business dinner, Desserts, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
