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SPAIN
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An exceptional line-up of Spanish
sparkling wines that can compete with
the best, both for their quality and their
very affordable price tags!
CATALONIA
CAVA D.O.
ALTA ALELLA 91/100
ORG D Brut nature - Mirgin Opus - Paratge
Calificado Vallcirera 2016 : Vibrant pale gold. Racy
nose marrying white-fleshed fruits and subtle toast and
milky notes. Silky attack then an ample, plump and
lively palate showing lovely intensity with citrus and
spice touches and subtle chalky undertones. A beautiful,
genuine wine.
Price: € 16.90
http://www.altaalella.wine
Alta Alella
+34 934 693 720
ALTA ALELLA 90/100
ORG D Brut nature Gran Reserva Laieta 2017 :
Brilliant pale gold. Expressive nose combining citrus,
cooked apple and fern. Fresh, balanced palate flowing
through from the nose. Streamlined style with striking
aromas and well-integrated effervescence. A nicely
crafted Cava.
Price: € 9.50
http://www.altaalella.wine
Alta Alella
+34 934 693 720
LAR DE PLATA 90/100
D Brut Nature : Yellow-gold with brilliant highlights.
Nose of white fruits and small flowers with menthol
touches. This is a beautifully crafted, clean, vinous
Cava with gorgeous flavours showing throughout the
lengthy finish. Serve with an entire summer’s meal.
Big Food & Beverage
+34 649648931
LAR DE PLATA 90/100
D Brut : Bright yellow-gold. The nose shows a young,
fresh style with pastry notes of butter and brioche, along
with ripe white fruits. A stellar Cava that will appeal to
even the most demanding palates. Lots of tension and
substantial minerality on the finish.
Big Food & Beverage
+34 649 648 931
CODORNIU 90/100
D Brut Gran Reserva Ars Collecta Grand Rosé 2015
: Appealing salmon-pink. Stellar quality fruit on the nose
with a ripe strawberry tone coupled with a slightly more
bitter touch recalling almonds. The palate is fairly lively
yet balanced and fleshy. Aroma is nicely enhanced by
freshness.
Price: € 17.00
http://www.grupocodorniu.com
Raventos Codorniu
+34 935 051 551
PROYECTO CU4TRO 90/100
D Brut Nature Premium Reserva 2016 : Light yellow
with brilliant highlights. Ripe nose accented by stewed
white fruits with a resin-like touch. Elegant, mature
palate that is fleshy, fruity and fresh with mouth-coating
maturity. A full-bodied, food-friendly dry sparkling wine
for goat’s cheese and honey.
Price: € 11.72
http://www.closmontblanc.com/
Bodegas Concavins
+34 977 887 030
RAMON CANALS 90/100
ORG D Reserva Organic Rosé 2018 : Brilliant light
salmon. Subtle nose marrying morello cherry and red
fruits. Focused, fresh, light palate where citrus fruits
cosy up to red fruits. Striking aromas supported by
bold exuberance. A harmonious, delicate wine offering
undeniable pleasure.
Price: € 10.00
https://www.ramoncanals.com/en/
Ramon Canals Canals, S.A.
+34 937 755 446
CASTELL SANT ANTONI 89/100
D Brut Nature Rosé Gran Rosat 2012 : Beautiful
hue recalling fading heirloom roses with very fine
bubbles. Promising nose of red fruits coupled with
superb empyreumatic notes. Delicious palate redolent
of redcurrant jam with brioche notes. Excellent sourness
on the finish.
Price: € 16.95
https://castellsantantoni.com/
Castell Sant Antoni
+34 93 818 3099
ROVELLATS 89/100
D Brut rosé Imperial Reserva 2017 : Intense pink
with salmon highlights. Pleasant nose melding cherry,
red fruits, spicy and floral touches. Harmonious, ample,
refreshing palate with pure, intense aromas. Everything
is in place. Sense of fulfilment. Serve with cold meats.
Price: € 12.70
http://www.cavasrovellats.com
Rovellats
+34 934 880 575
No, this is not Champagne but the cellars of a winery producing Cava!
LAR DE PLATA 88/100
D : Shimmering salmon-pink with pale blush
highlights. Very refined nose of raspberries and
redcurrants. Clean, free-flowing attack. This is a freshlystyled,
crisp wine with great grip on the palate. Serve
as an aperitif or with fruit desserts.
Big Food & Beverage
+34 649 648 931
PROYECTO CU4TRO 88/100
D Brut Bubbles 2019 : Pale gold with silvery
highlights. The nose is driven by citrus, white fruits,
raisins and a floral touch. Thirst-quenching palate
with simple, satisfying fruit supported by invigorating
freshness that stays fairly elegant. Share with friends.
Price: € 7.50
http://www.closmontblanc.com/
Bodegas Concavins
+34 977 887 030
GRAN SELLO 87/100
D Brut rosé : Brilliant salmon-pink. Pleasant nose of
redcurrant and rhubarb with a floral touch. Beautiful
perfumed attack offering up some finely spiced notes.
Delicious, fleshy, clean palate with abundant, wellintegrated
effervescence. An enjoyable, beautifully
crafted cava.
https://www.araex.com/es/
Araex
+34 945 150 589
MONT PARAL 87/100
ORG D Brut Vintage Rosé 2017 : Salmon-pink with
blush highlights and fine bubbles. Nose of redcurrant
and raspberry with sweet spice touches. The attack is
tense, firm and crisp, it mimics the nose and is enhanced
by a faint sourness. Enjoy with fruit-based desserts.
Price: € 10.00
https://www.ramoncanals.com/en/
Ramon Canals Canals, S.A.
+34 937 755 446
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