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SPAIN - CAVA D.O.<br />
OUR WINTER SELECTION<br />
SPAIN<br />
Cava is one of the Spanish wine<br />
industry’s flagship appellations.<br />
It leads the way in export markets<br />
where it competes with Proseccos<br />
and Champagnes, among others. It<br />
is high time consumers rediscovered<br />
this extremely sought-after Spanish<br />
sparkling wine.<br />
ARAGON<br />
CAVA D.O.<br />
REYES DE ARAGÓN 90/100<br />
CONV D EL MONJE 2020: Fine pale gold<br />
colour. Crisp nose of white fruit, especially<br />
peach. A fine texture with chiselled aromas and<br />
a fruitiness that is enriched by mineral tones on<br />
the finish. A seductive cuvée.<br />
Price: € 10.00<br />
Bodegas Langa +34 976 88 18 18<br />
REYES DE ARAGÓN 88/100<br />
CONV D EL CASTO 2020<br />
Price: € 10.00<br />
Bodegas Langa +34 976 88 18 18<br />
CATALONIA<br />
CAVA D.O.<br />
ALTA ALELLA 93/100<br />
ORG D BRUT NATURE GRAN RESERVA<br />
MIRGIN EXEO EVOLUCIÓ+ 2004: Lemon yellow<br />
colour. Nose of white fruits and stewed citrus<br />
fruits, floral and vegetal touch, note of rancio.<br />
Mature and fresh palate with beautiful aromatic<br />
depth. Well-defined fruit supported by a delicate<br />
bitterness. Oxidative style, for rich dishes.<br />
http://www.altaalella.wine Price: € 1.50<br />
Alta Alella +34 934 693 720<br />
ALTA ALELLA 92/100<br />
ORG D BRUT NATURE MIRGIN OPUS 2019:<br />
Golden yellow colour. Nose with aromas of toast,<br />
crème fraîche, citrus and ripe white fruits.<br />
Pleasantly oxidative mouthfeel combining a<br />
fleshy attack, suppleness and finesse, aromatic<br />
density with a ripe and delicate fruit. Well<br />
developed and charming.<br />
http://www.altaalella.wine Price: € 66.00<br />
Alta Alella +34 934 693 720<br />
RAVENTÓS ROSELL 91/100<br />
ORG D BRUT RESERVA : Alluring bright<br />
gold. Aromatic nose mixing jammy fruit with<br />
touches of pastry and toast. Shows the same<br />
delicate fragrances on the palate, which lead<br />
to a long, homogeneous finish notable for its<br />
splendid clarity of expression.<br />
Price: € 9.80<br />
PepWines Export +34 616 498 726<br />
VALLFORMOSA 91/100<br />
CONV D BRUT GRAN RESERVA 150 : Golden<br />
yellow color. Nose of almond, white peach and<br />
sweet spices. Pleasantly vinous and straight<br />
mouthfeel, tinged with freshness. A comforting<br />
vivacity helps the fruit to emancipate itself. A<br />
highly aromatic, ample and well-balanced wine.<br />
http://www.vallformosagroup.com<br />
Masia Vallformosa +34 938 97 82 86<br />
VALLFORMOSA 91/100<br />
CONV D BRUT NATURE RESERVA<br />
COL·LECCIÓ : Bright light yellow color. Racy<br />
nose combining grapefruit, candied lemon, ivy,<br />
and a delicate mineral note. Light, slender and<br />
tense mouth with a generous and well bound<br />
effervescence. Beautiful intensity, finesse and<br />
elegance, a fine gastronomic vintage.<br />
http://www.vallformosagroup.com<br />
Masia Vallformosa +34 938 97 82 86<br />
APPROXIMATELY 85% OF HOLA! CAVA’S WINES ARE BOUND FOR EXPORTS.<br />
CLOS MONTBLANC 90/100<br />
ORG D BRUT ROSÉ : Pale salmon pink.<br />
Aromatic nose of red berry fruit, quite cooked<br />
aspect. Ample, soft-textured palate to which the<br />
acidity and red-fruit crispness bring a certain<br />
discipline. Jovial and structured, with delectable<br />
fullness of flavour.<br />
http://www.closmontblanc.com/ Price: € 12.99<br />
Bodegas Concavins +34 977 887 030<br />
CLOS MONTBLANC 90/100<br />
CR D BRUT NATURE RESERVA : Pale lemon<br />
yellow. Inviting nose mixing creamy notes,<br />
white-flesh fruit and floral fragrance. Ample<br />
and creamy of texture, juicy palate with fruit of<br />
refreshing vitality, then culminates in a chewy<br />
finish. An honest, comprehensive Brut.<br />
http://www.closmontblanc.com/ Price: € 14.90<br />
Bodegas Concavins +34 977 887 030<br />
CODORNIU 90/100<br />
D BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS ARS COLLECTA<br />
RESERVA : Light lemon-yellow. The nose is<br />
elegant though slightly reticent, with scents of<br />
almond, flowers and white fruits. The palate is<br />
silky, balanced and very soft with delicate yet<br />
profound aromatic expression. This is a Cava<br />
that works best with appetisers.<br />
http://www.grupocodorniu.com Price: € 19.00<br />
Raventos Codorniu +34 935 051 551<br />
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