Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2012
Organic Corpinnat sparkling wine from Penedès. Single vineyard old vine Xarel·lo aged for 12 and a half years.
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Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2012
Organic
The spectacular sparkling wine Recaredo Turó d'en Mota takes the ultra-local and minimal intervention biodynamic philosophy of the Demeter certified Recaredo winery to the nex level.
Considered by many the absolute best Spanish sparkling wine, this is also one of the few world sparklers that stands comparison with super premium Champagnes.
A varietal Xarel·lo, this organic sparkling wine is sourced from a 0.97 hectare vineyard planted in 1940, Turó d'en Mota, which has soils with a loamy texture and a high limestone content.
The idea of the winemakers is thus quite clear. One variety - one vineyard - one vintage. The result is a one-of-a-kind Corpinnat Brut Nature sparkling wine.
The grapes were first fermented in oak barrels and then kept on lees for one month with periodic stirrings.
After completing secondary fermentation, the sparkling wine Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2012 was aged for no less than of 150 months - 12 and a half years - prior to its commercial release.
This astonishing organic Corpinnat sparkling wine was disgorged in late November 2025.
We suggest that you open the bottle of this CorpinnatBrut Nature 30 minutes before you drink it.
1,561 bottles produced.
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| Appearance | The sparkling wine Recaredo Turó d'en Mota is pale yellow with some steely and greenish tinges. |
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| Nose | The complexity of the nose leaves one speechless. Fresh, ripe yellow fruit, combined with floral notes and aromas of lees that, as the wine opens, give way to camomile, dry fruit, flint, tea leaves, dry earth, citrus, ginger, aniseed, limestone... to name only a few. The complexity of this single vineyard old vine Xarel·lo is simply mind-blowing. |
| Palate | Though this varietal organic sparkling wine of the Recaredo winery is a tad riper than previous vintages, it nonetheless boasts its trademark steely acidity, exceptional balance and wonderfully integrated bubbles. The purest expression of fruit goes hand in hand with a fabulously detailed texture. There are some deep mineral notes, enticing bitter remembrances, an amazing sense of place and a never-ending, exquisite finish. |
| Our personal opinion | The spellbinding sparkling wine Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2012 is absolutely world-class. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2011: Enterwine 95. Parker 96+. Peñín 97. T. Atkin 97. Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2010: Enterwine 95. Parker 98. Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2009: Enterwine 95. Peñín 99. Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2008: Enterwine 95. Parker 97. Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2007: Enterwine 95. Guía Peñín 97. Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2006: Enterwine 95. Parker 97. Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2005: Enterwine 95. Parker 95. Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2003: Parker 95. Peñín 96. Recaredo Turó d'en Mota 2001: Parker 96/96+. Peñín 96. |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Corpinnat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 11.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 8-10ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | Yes |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 150 |
| Parker's Score | 95/95+ |
| Enterwine's Score | 96 |
| Other guides | MIquel Hudin: 98 points. Tim Atkin: 97 points. |
| Mono-Varietal | Xarel·lo |
| Pairings | Boullabaise, Caviar, Curred fish, Dry fruit pastries, Foie Gras, Fruit pastries, Grilled fish, Oysters, Roasted foods, Stew |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Silky and intense |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
