Cava Brut 2006

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Name wine: Cava Brut 2006

Type: Cava

Winery: Castell dels Sorells, D.O. Cava

AVIN: 1918463720504

Used on event: Vino Valencia Wine Night at Tahine, December 16, 2009

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This bodega pioneered sparkling wine in the Comunitat Valenciana (it wasn’t called “cava” back in 1981 when the bodega was founded), and this Cava reflects that experience, as it builds on traditional Cava qualities (effervescence and accessibility blended with a structured acidity) and eliminates some of the related weaknesses that can occur (excessive but short-lasting bubbliness with coarse acidity).

This Brut is made with the classic Cava grape varieties (Macabeo, Xarel.lo and Malvasia) and also Chardonnay. From the delicate warmth of the colour to the balance of bubbles and sharpness, alongside a good dose of further fruit notes on the nose, you know you are in good hands.

The gentle pressing of “mosto flor” is followed by fermentation and a subsequent 4-month ageing on its lees (yeast deposits which give added flavour and complexity) in stainless steel containers. The wine is bottled for its second fermentation and stored for at least 14 months in the winery’s cellars, which are 7 metres below ground and at a constant 15ºC. The result is a carefully made and thoroughly enjoyable Cava.

Vino Valencia Tasting Notes

One of the pleasures of the 1st Mostra del Cava Valencià held in Valencia at the end of November was the chance to meet old friends, both human and liquid.
Appearance: Straw coloured, with a touch of gold, integrated delicate bubbles.
Nose: Apples, apricots, soft citric notes.
Palate: A hint of sweetness in with the necessary acidity, with a touch of creaminess to the fizz to make a straightforward, balanced, eminently drinkable whole.
Tahine food thoughts: Eddie came right out with an amazing-sounding foie bon bon with fizzing “petazetas”.