We are proud to present a truly original wine. Loxarel Brut Nature Garnatxa Blanca 2012 is the second vintage of a varietal sparkling wine entirely crafted from White Grenache, a variety indigenous to Catalonia that produces bold whites with a great structure.
The grapes come from several plots located at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level in a sub-zone of the Penedés called El Pla de Manlleu. The vines are grown following organic farming procedures. This sparkling wine belongs to the new denomination Clàssic Penedès.
This wine is a worthy effort to expand the frame of the Catalan Cavas and, at the same time, an exploration into the possibilities of the Catalan indigenous grapes in order to produce terroir-oriented, radical sparkling wines This sparkling wine belongs to the category.
Crafted by Masía Can Mayol, the first winery to produce a sparkling wine made from White Grenache, Loxarel Brut Nature Garnacha Blanca was vinified following traditional methods and aged for 15 months prior to its commercial release.
This is a limited edition wine. Production: 5,700 bottles.
Appearance | Pale, translucent, straw yellow colour with greenish tinges. |
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Nose | Loxarel Brut Nature Garnatxa Blanca shows a very original aromatic profile for a sparkling wine, with notes of pears, apples, citrus, some pastry remembrances, hints of milk bread, subtle touches of dry fruit and a dash of dry earth. |
Palate | Creamier than the traditional Cavas, which tend to be on the dry side, this White Grenache has a smooth, velvety body, a great acidity and well-integrated bubbles. On the palate, it evokes sensations of freshly-baked cakes and ripe white fruit. Linear and tense, with a long, fruity finish. |
Our personal opinion | Loxarel Brut Nature Garnatxa Blanca 2012 is different from everything you may have tasted. This is the proof that White Grenache can also produce interesting sparkling wines. |
OTHER VINTAGES | No |
Year | 2012 |
Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
Denomination of Origin (DO) | Other denominations |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 5-7ºC |
Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | Yes |
Organic | Yes |
Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
Ageing | Reserva |
Number of months aged in the bottle | 15 |
Parker Score | No |
Peñin Score | No |
Our Score | 90 |
Media rating | 90 |
Other guides | No |
Name of Award | No |
Mono-Varietal | Grenache White |
Percentage of variety | No |
Pairings | Aperitif, Cod, Curred fish, Grilled fish, Oriental cuisine, Oysters, Paté, Pica Pica, Rice with fish, Smoked foods, Soup and rice, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Sushi |
Taste | Fine bubbles and Fresh, Fresh and dry, Light, easy to drink |
Occasion | Aperitif, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Reunion with colleagues, Romantic Dinner |