Insuperable Brut Reserva 2018

Tasting: Fresh and lively, aromas of white flowers and bakery notes, the palate shows firm acidity and fine bead with flavours of cooked citrus, apricot, wet stones and freshly baked croissant. 

Bodega: Canals & Munné

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedès)

Grape: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada 

Aging: 25 months on lees

Vintage: 2018

Alcohol: 12%

Sumarroca Brut Rose N.V.

Tasting: Bodegas Sumarroca are one of Cava’s leading artisan producers, all of their vineyards are certified organic and based around the centre of Cava production Sant Sardurní d’Anoia. Fresh and crisp cava rosado, delicate red berry flavours, zippy acidity and fine mousse.  

Bodega: Bodegas Sumarroca 

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedés)

Grape: Pinot Noir

Aging: 14 months on lees

Vintage: N.V.

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Lacrima Baccus, Semi-Seco, Reserva

Tasting: Fresh, crisp citrus and green apple, with brioche and lick of sweetness.

Bodega: Cavas Lavernoya

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedes)

Grape: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada

Aging: 36 months on lees 

Vintage: N.V.

Alcohol: 11.5%

Closure: Cork

Conde de Caralt, Brut

Tasting: A classic cava profile of fresh acidity, elegant lemon citrus, bakery notes, and a fine mousse.

Bodega: Freixenet

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedes)

Grape: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada

Aging: 14 months on lees

Vintage: N.V.

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Dionysus Brut Nature 2018

Tasting: Organically certified artisan cava. Dry and super racy, aromas of white flowers and citrus with a palate showing a creamy mousse with flavours of lemon skin, yellow peach and brioche.  

Bodega: Canals & Munné

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedès)

Grape: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Chardonnay 

Aging: 20 months on lees

Vintage: 2018

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Sumarroca Núria Claverol Allier Cava Gran Reserva

Tasting: Fresh and crisp with delicious acidity, coupled with toasty brioche, cooked apple and ripe stone fruit.

Bodega: Bodegas Sumarocca

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedès)

Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Aging: On lees for 36 months

Vintage: 2014

Alcohol: 12.5%

Closure: Cork

Sumarocca Gran Brut Cava Rosat  

Tasting: Bodegas Sumarocca farm their 400 hectares 100% organically and are certified by the Catalunyan regulatory authority. Strawberries and cream abound in this deliciously crisp yet textural cava. Fresh baked croissant combines with soft, fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit.

Bodega: Bodegas Sumarocca

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedès)

Grape: Pinot Noir

Aging: On lees for 24 months

Vintage: N.V.

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

1915 Brut Nature Gran Reserva

Tasting: A sumptuous nose of spiced lemon, dairy Delicate and complex with an exceptionally refined, persistent bead.

Bodega: Canals & Munné

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedès)

Grape: Pinot Noir, Xarel.lo

Aging: 55 months on lees

Vintage: N.V.

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

ADN Canals Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2012

Tasting: Exceptionally complex and layered cava, notes of waxy lemon and fresh cooked brioche on the nose with a fine palate of delicate carbonation, floral elements on the palate complement white apricot, citrus and bitter almonds with toasted bread. 

Bodega: Canals & Munné

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedès)

Grape: Macabeo, Chardonnay, Parellada

Aging: 48 months on lees

Vintage: 2012

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Insignia Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2012

Tasting: A delicious cava with 3 years aging in bottle, it’s decedent palate shows stone fruit, almonds and toast, finishing dry with a hint of herbs and gingery spice. 

Bodega: Canals & Munné

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedès)

Grape: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada

Aging: 36 months on lees

Vintage: 2012

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Sumarroca Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2017

Tasting: Bodegas Sumarroca are one of Cava’s leading artisan producers, all of their vineyards are certified organic and based around the centre of Cava production Sant Sardurní d’Anoia. Very elegant and refined Gran Reserva, soft rounded fleshy stone fruit, firm acidity and delicious notes of pastry and brioche.

Bodega: Bodegas Sumarroca

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedés)

Grape: Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel.lo

Aging: 36 months on lees

Vintage: 2017

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Rene Barbier Brut Reserva

Tasting: Lively and attractive cava with a plentiful mousse, citrus flavours and stone fruit balance against fresh acidity

Bodega: Freixenet

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedes)

Grape: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada

Aging: 15 months on lees

Vintage: N.V.

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Canals & Munne Reserva de l’Avi, Brut Nature, Gran Reserva

Tasting: This cava leads with a smooth, silk like mouth feel of tremendous luxuriousness. Freshly baked brioche aromas give way to a palate of cooked apple, warm sourdough bread, toasted citrus and yet it still retains exceptional freshness.

Bodega: Cannals & Munne

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedes)

Grape: Chardonnay, Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada

Aging: 50 months on lees

Vintage: 2015

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Canals & Munne Gran Duc, Brut Nature, Gran Reserva

Tasting: An extremely complex and luxurious cava. The mousse is soft, delicate and intense, flavours of cream, brioche, golden ripe apples, Autumn citrus and voluptuous texture.  

Bodega: Cannals & Munne

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedes)

Grape: Chardonnay, Xarel.lo, Pinot Noir, Macabeo,

Aging: 50 months on lees

Vintage: 2015

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Conde de Caralt Blanc de Blancs Brut

Tasting: The nose is fine, complex and expressive and in the palate the mousse is very persistent, and the finish shows elegant notes of aging on its lees. White fruit, green apple and citrus abound.  

Bodega: Freixenet

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedes)

Grape: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada

Aging: 14 months on lees

Vintage: N.V.

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork

Conde de Caralt, Semi-Seco

Tasting: Fresh, sweet citrus and apple flavours, with creamy mousse and a clean finish.

Bodega: Freixenet

Region: D.O. Cava (Penedes)

Grape: Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada

Aging: 14 months on lees

Vintage: N.V.

Alcohol: 12%

Closure: Cork