Bohigas Cava Brut Reserva

WHY WE LOVE IT

• Traditional, character packed Cava from an unbroken family producer who goes back 800 years on this same plot!
• Well-known throughout Europe as one of Spain’s most beautiful and engaging sparkling wines.

Varietal Composition: 50% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeu, 20% Parellada

Elaboration: The second fermentation in the bottle is carried out in the Bohigas underground cellars which maintain a natural temperature of about 61ºF all year round. In the cellars, completely isolated from light and sound, the yeast slowly and constantly does its work at this low temperature, integrating all the components inherent to fermentation and ageing with yeast into the wine. Bohigas Reserva cavas are aged in the cellar for at least 15 months. The bottles are then clarified and disgorged to extract the yeast, in this case adding 6 g. of sugar per litre.

Tasting Notes: Pale yellow. Fine bubbles forming a constant rosary and persistent crown. Very fresh aroma of white fruit (tart apple and pear) on notes of citric rind and white flowers. Spicy bouquet due to ageing (cinnamon) and biscuits. A structured cava on the palate, well balanced acidity that tenses the whole from beginning to finish. The bubble gives a sensation of creaminess, providing volume and softness to the structure bestowed by the acidity and extending the aromas of white fruit and spices that repeat on the palate. Balanced finish that harmonizes its acidity, leaving behind a sensation of freshness and volume due to its slight content in sugars.

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NV – 90 Wine Advocate

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