

OUR BEST VALUE SPANISH CAVA TOP VALUE WINE SPECTATOR & BEST BUY WINE ENTHUSIAST
Vintage: | Nv |
Source/Region: | Catalonia, Spain |
Grape Variety: | Sparkling White |
Cellaring: | Drink now |
Bottle Top: | Foil over cork |
Alcohol Content: | 11.50 |
Standard Drinks: | 6.80 |
Rating: | 0 |
Bright pale straw yellow hue. Its fresh, toasty nose, beautiful citrus, green apple and mineral flavors, supple, lively mouth-feel, and clean, crisp finish make it the ultimate celebratory wine. Enjoy it on its own and with caviar, sushi, seafood, fried foods and Asian dishes.
This fine Spanish sparkling wine is made using the Traditional Method, in which the secondary fermentation producing a sparkling wine's bubbles occurs in the bottle. The winery behind Jaume Serra, was founded in 1943 by distinguished enologist Jaume Serra Guell. It is located in the Garraf subdivision of the Denominacion de Origen Penedés, the largest wine growing area in Catalonia. Jaume Serra lies within the “El Padruel” estate in the Mediterranean Coastal town of Vilanova y la Geltru, some 50 kilometers south of Barcelona,. Wine making began on this property in 1947. The winery underwent renovations in 1984 and then again in 1997, after the J. García Carrión family purchased the property.
The white varietals of Parellada, Chardonnay, Macabeo and Xarel-lo are grown in Jaume Serra's vineyards situated in the Alt Penedés, a sub region of the Penedés, and are used to produce the area's famous sparkling wines, called "Cava". By law, Cava must be made in the Methode Champenois or Champagne Method. Due to European regulations prohibiting use of that term, Cava is now labeled as Methode Tradicional, which has the same requirements with an added stipulation that cava must age for a minimum of nine months on the lees before release. After researching local yeasts, the Jaume Serra winery has taken the extraordinary step of importing their yeast from Champagne, France in order to impart the finest quality to their Cavas.
Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast
"Always a solid go-to Cava. This brut is round, slightly yeasty and shows citrus aromas that veer toward lemon-lime. The palate is healthy and clean, with a narrow set of citrus and apple flavors. Fairly full and long on the finish, which makes the whole package more than worthwhile given the cost."
Top Values in Sparkling Wine from Around the World, Wine Spectator
"There's a savory edge to the apple pastry, ginger and almond cream flavors in this well-cut, focused cava. The mouthwatering finish is tinged with smoke and nut notes."
International Wine Cellar
"Bright yellow. Aromas of orange, pineapple and pear, plus a hint of musky herbs. Juicy and very fruity, with crisp acidity and a sharp element of orange zest adding a bitter touch. Finishes clean and brisk, with modest persistence and an echo of candied citrus fruits. This is an incredible value in sparkling wine."
91 Points Best Buy; Extreme Value, Wine & Spirits
"A perennial favorite, this offers clean apple flavors at an unusually affordable price for such a completely dry style. It's a great party pour, or an aperitif to sip with raw clams."
Stephen Tanzer’s lWC
"Best Sparkling Value Around!”
Business Insider Australia
"Instead of Champagne, France, visit Catalonia, Spain. While many call any ol’ sparkling wine champagne, only bottles from the Champagne region of France are allowed to call themselves that, and those are expensive — you’ve probably heard of some of the region’s more famous wineries, like Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon. For an alternative that’s easier on the wallet, visit the Cava-producing Catalonia region. Cava is the Spanish answer to French champagne, and fruity but less sweet than Prosecco."
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