Rolland Galarreta Esencia 2018 – Rioja

Rolland Galarreta Esencia 2018 – Rioja

The nose offers an airy and delicate tertiary hint (notes of tobacco, undergrowth, wet leaves, faded flowers), complemented by a gourmet lactic side (cherry yogurt), cocoa, cocoa nibs, bitter chocolate, as well as juicy fruits (fresh blackcurrant, wild plum, morello cherry), sweet spices (nutmeg, cardamom box) as well as a mentholated touch (wild mint and…

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Albor de Masos 2022 – Alicante

Albor de Masos 2022 – Alicante

(Masos) The nose offers concentration and a certain aromatic power. It reveals notes of boysenberry, small elegant blue berries, tobacco and small notes of quite ripe red fruits associated with hints of dry scrubland, incense, liquorice as well as a discreet hint of liquorice. The palate is fruity and offers a beautiful delicacy, creaminess, a…

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Vidal-Balaguer – Selección 2022 – Alicante

Vidal-Balaguer – Selección 2022 – Alicante

(Masos) The nose is elegant, racy and offers power, accuracy, matter as well as deepness A certain controlled richness. It reveals notes of creamy blackberry, crushed blackcurrant and small notes of crushed plum associated with touches of violet, hints of elegantly-roasted small red fruits, vanilla, a hint of liquorice stick as well as a fine…

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Avinyó, Sublim Cava Brut Rosé Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2022 – Cava Reserva

Avinyó, Sublim Cava Brut Rosé Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2022 – Cava Reserva

(organic) The cava has a pale salmon color. The nose is juicy, gourmand, and slightly sweet. It expresses notes of ripe raspberry, wild strawberry, red cherry, and red currant, combined with a lactic touch of cherry yogurt, a slightly sweet scent of peony, as well as white pepper, pink grapefruit, blood orange, brioche dough, and…

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Avinyó, La Ticota Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2017 – Cava Gran Reserva

Avinyó, La Ticota Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2017 – Cava Gran Reserva

(30 months on lees) The cava has a pale lemon yellow color and many small, regular, persistent bubbles. The nose is delicate, but with complexity and concentration. It opens with gourmand notes of ripe stone fruit (yellow peach, apricot), crushed blood orange and orange zest, candied lemon, combined with a hint of vanilla, linden, chamomile…

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Avinyó, Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2020 – Cava Reserva

Avinyó, Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior Guarda Superior 2020 – Cava Reserva

(organic, 18 months on lees) The cava has a pale lemon yellow color. The nose is lively, chiseled and lemony at first, but after aeration acquires notes of autolysis (warm brioche, brioche dough), sweet fresh flowers (acacia), as well as ripe citrus (crushed lemon, grapefruit) and tangy stone fruits (apricot, crisp white peach), complemented by…

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U Mes U Cygnus Sador, Cava Brut Nature Comtats de Barcelona Guarda Superior 2021 – Cava Reserva

U Mes U Cygnus Sador, Cava Brut Nature Comtats de Barcelona Guarda Superior 2021 – Cava Reserva

(organic, 18 months on lees) The cava has a pale lemon yellow color and plenty of bubbles. The nose is expressive, with distinct notes of autolysis (yeast, brioche, fresh bread), a chiseled citrus frame (lime zest, lemon zest, fresh lemon, grapefruit), as well as green apple, linden, hay and a slight toasted, even smoky hint…

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Maria Rigol Ordi Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior 2019 – Cava Reserva

Maria Rigol Ordi Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior 2019 – Cava Reserva

(organic, disgorging: 21-10-2024) The cava has a lemon yellow color of medium intensity and numerous fine, regular bubbles. The nose is aromatic, gourmand and opens with notes of juicy stone fruits (yellow peach, apricot), with a hint of exotic fruits (pineapple, passion fruit). Aeration reveals sweet, honeyed and floral notes (acacia, apple blossom), as well…

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Giró Ribot Mare Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior 2018 – Cava Gran Reserva

Giró Ribot Mare Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior 2018 – Cava Gran Reserva

The cava has a lemon yellow color of medium intensity. The nose offers freshness, a tangy and sweet framework of both fresh ripe and candied citrus fruits (candied lemon, fresh and candied grapefruit), white peach, apricot, white raspberry, as well as lemon yogurt, vanilla, toasted brioche, as well as white flowers (acacia, apple blossom), honey…

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Marrugat Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior 2019 – Cava Reserva

Marrugat Cava Brut Nature Valls d’Anoia-Foix Guarda Superior 2019 – Cava Reserva

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