Taïka 2020
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Taïka 2020
This is the new vintage of Taïka of bodega Castell d'Encús, definitely the most cerebral Spanish sparkling wine available on the market.
Made from a very unusual blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, this wine of winemaker Raül Bobet is made from high-altitude vineyards located on the Pyrénées foothills, at an altitude over 1,000 metres above sea level.
Harvest was carried out by hand, and subsequent vinification took place in 25 hl wooden vats. Interestingly, this sparkling wine was produced following the Ancestral Method. Thus, alcoholic fermentation was stopped when the amount of residual sugar was enough to complete the process in the bottle, without having to add neither yeasts nor any additional sugar.
After that, Taïka 2016 was aged for a minimum of 60 months in the cellar.
This is an absolutely top-notch sparkling wine from Costers del Segre.
3,200 bottles produced.
| Appearance | The sparkling wine Taïka is pale yellow with some greenish glints. |
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| Nose | The blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc has a very sophisticated nose. Subtle notions of citrus, white fruit, bitter herbs and dry fruit, along with deep mineral notions, suggestions of wild berries, raisins and honey, as well as remembrances of petrol and charcoal. |
| Palate | Fresh, dry and wonderfully original. Razor-sharp acidity, exceptional integration of the bubbles with the wine and enourmous richness and complexity. This sparkling wine of bodega Castell d'Encús is reminiscent of white and yellow fruit, with some creamy notions, mineral undertones, and suggestions of herbs, red berries and underbrush. Long, complex aftertaste. |
| Our personal opinion | The alluring Taïka 2016 is different from any Cava, Prosecco or Champagne that you might have tasted before. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Taika 2014: Enterwine 92. Parker 95. Taika 2012: Enterwine 94. Parker 90. Peñín 90. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Other denominations |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 12.2 |
| Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 70 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc. |
| Pairings | Blue cheeses, Boullabaise, Cured duck breast, Curred fish, Foie Gras, Fruit pastries, Grilled fish, Oysters, Roasted foods, Roasted red meats, Soup and rice, Steak Tartare, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Fresh and dry |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
