Juvé & Camps Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2018

The colour is medium gold, with fine but very few bubbles. On the nose ginger, lemon, apples, peaches. In the mouth rich, with a rather long aftertaste.

This Cava is made by Juvé & Camps with a blend of 55% Xarel·lo, 35% Macabeo and 10% Parellada grapes. This sparkling wine spent 36 months sur lie. Continue reading “Juvé & Camps Gran Reserva Brut Nature 2018”

Natureo 0,0 Red 2021

The colour is medium purple. On the nose artificial cranberry. In the mouth artificial red fruits kind of flavours. The aftertaste is very short (fortunately).

Overall, a horrible experience!

Both my wife and my 13 years old son agreed. I therefore poured this bottle down the sink. In my opinion, a beverage like this should not even be allowed to be called wine. Continue reading “Natureo 0,0 Red 2021”

SM-16

The colour is pale ruby. On the nose cherries accompanied by balsamic and smoky notes. In the mouth the wine is rather rustic, but in a fascinating way. It has a medium body, good acidity and a drying, slightly bitter finish that dominates the aftertaste.

This wine is produced with 100% Sumoll grapes under the DO Penedés. It is an edición limitada made by Torres at its acquired Jean Leon Winery. Continue reading “SM-16”

Palagó Foodie’s Selection 2017

As most Cava I tasted, the nose is not very expressive. In the mouth refreshing, with a pleasant finish that last for a while and encourages to take another sip.

This Spanish sparkling wine is produced by Artcava winery, which has been the first stop during my most recent wine holiday. Continue reading “Palagó Foodie’s Selection 2017”