Mont Marcal Cava Brut Reserva 2020
Country
Spain
Producer
Mont Marcal
Grape(s)
Xarel-lo (40%)
Macabeo (30%)
Parellada (20%)
Chardonnay (10%)
Type
Sparkling
Style
Fizz
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
11.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Producer
The estate is in the heart of the Penedes region, located on a prominent chalky knoll overlooking the village of Mont-Marcal. The estates origins go back to 1975 when Manuel Sancho purchased an 18th century convent and resurrected the vineyards, as well as the medieval passageways hued from the chalk beneath, the perfect site for ageing the wines.
Tasting Notes
Made by the `traditional method` of secondary fermentation in bottle and blended using the classic Catalan grape varieties; Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada. It is aged for 18 months on the lees to add fresh yeasty aromas to ripe apple and creamy flavours, giving exceptional balance, fine aromas and a persistent mousse.
Food
The soft character of Mont Marçal makes it a good aperitif or companion for seafood, pastas or paellas.
