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Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Rerserva

Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Rerserva

Catalan tradition with a modern twist
Vegan
Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Rerserva
75 cl.
2016
92 Suckling
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Details
12.00%
Alcohol 12.00%
Catalonia
Production area Catalonia
Cava
Type of sparkling wine Cava
Vilarnau
Winery Vilarnau
Contains sulphites
100% Xarel·lo
Varieties 100% Xarel·lo
12.0
Service 12.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Rerserva 2016

Cava Brut Nature and Vegan. 6 months in chestnut barrels.

Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Reserva 2016 is a cava distinguished by its sophistication and elegance. It presents a bright yellow hue with golden glints, accompanied by fine and persistent bubbles that envelop you in their delicacy. On the nose, it unfolds a symphony of tropical aromas with nuances that evoke the freshness of chamomile. Upon tasting, it feels creamy and silky, leaving an enveloping and very pleasant sensation on the palate. The 2016 vintage has been particularly noted for its balance between acidity and ripe fruit, offering a balanced and complex experience. Ideal for those seeking a cava with personality and depth.

Style Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Rerserva
Dry
Sweet
Fruity
Creamy
Short ageing
Long ageing

About Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Rerserva

In Montseny, chestnut trees have been observing the passage of time for centuries. The Romans brought them — for they already knew what was good — and since then, they have provided wood, shade, and picturesque landscapes. These trees have played a significant role over the years in furniture making, roasted chestnuts, and even wine production.

For generations, Catalan farmhouses used chestnut barrels to ferment their white wines. It was what they had, and it worked. Then came modernity, French oak, international trends… and chestnut was forgotten. Fortunately, there are wineries like Vilarnau that have chosen to give it a second life.

With the assistance of a cooper from Montseny who crafts the barrels by hand, the winery has revived this local tradition in its Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Reserva. A sparkling wine with Denominación de Origen Cava and a forest soul. The grapes of the xarel·lo variety come from a vineyard planted in 1991 in Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, 250 metres above sea level. The must ferments in those chestnut barrels and then rests for over 72 months in the bottle. Quite something. 

Albert de Vilarnau Fermentado en Castaño Gran Reserva is elegant, dry, and vibrant. A cava that proves that the old, when done well, can sound more contemporary than ever.

 

2016

Albert de Vilarnau Xarel·lo Fermentado en Castaño Gran Reserva 2016 is a cava distinguished by its sophistication and elegance. It presents a bright yellow hue with golden glints, accompanied by fine and persistent bubbles that envelop you in their delicacy. On the nose, it unfolds a symphony of tropical aromas with nuances that evoke the freshness of chamomile. Upon tasting, it feels creamy and silky, leaving an enveloping and very pleasant sensation on the palate. The 2016 vintage has been particularly noted for its balance between acidity and ripe fruit, offering a balanced and complex experience. Ideal for those seeking a cava with personality and depth.
2016
92 Suckling

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€36.80 Incl. VAT
Price per litre: €49.07

  • We send it to Germany with DPD to your home, or with Mondial Relay at a pickup point.
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €5.95 with DPD, or €5.90 with Mondial Relay.
  • For orders over €99 shipping is free with DPD or Mondial Relay.