Corpinnat Memòria Brut Nature 2016
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Produced by Can Descregut, a tiny quality-oriented winery virtually unknown outside its native Catalonia, Memòria Brut Nature is a noteworthy Corpinnat organic sparkling wine made from Xarel·lo and Macabeo.
The grapes come from over 40-year-old estate vineyards located in some of Penedès' best areas.
Both varieties were separately vinified in stainless steel tanks. The this organic Spanish sparkling wine was blended, delicately filtered and bottled to complete secondary fermentation.
Finally, Memòria Brut Nature 2016 was aged for a minimum of 60 months in the cellar.
No shipping liquor was added to the wine after the disgorging date, which is printed on the back label. This Corpinnat sparkling wine is disgorged on demand.
Appearance | The sparkling wine Memòria Brut Nature is medium straw with some golden reflections. This Corpinnat Brut Nature exhibits some ambarine tinges. |
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Nose | Elegantly mature, but still lively, this Corpinnat sparkler from Penedès smells of toast, fine lees, pastry and dry fruit. In the background, this blend of Xarel·lo & Macabeo insinuates aromas of citrus, white fruit and flowers. |
Palate | This sparkling wine of the Can Descregut winery suggests white fruit and citrus, with a distinctive note of orange rind, as well as some hints of flowers, broom and dry fruit. Crisp acidity, tiny bubbles and long, delicately toasted finish, resulting from its long aging. |
Our personal opinion | A confidential sparkling wine, Memòria Brut Nature 2016 is reasonably priced and nicely crafted. |
OTHER VINTAGES | Memòria Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2015: Enterwine 91. Memòria Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2012: Enterwine 91. Memòria Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2009: Enterwine 90. Memòria Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2008: Enterwine 91. Memòria Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2007: Silver Medal - Effervescents du Monde 2012. Gold Medal - Gilbert & Gaillard Guide. |
Year | 2016 |
Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut nature |
Denomination of Origin (DO) | Corpinnat |
Bottle size | 75 cl |
Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
Organic | Yes |
Ageing | Gran Reserva |
Number of months aged in the bottle | 60 |
Parker's Score | 92/92+ |
Enterwine's Score | 90 |
Media rating | 91 |
Percentage of variety | Xarel·lo 60%, Macabeo 40%. |
Pairings | Aperitif, Baked whitefish, bluefish, Cod, Curred fish, Duck, Foie Gras, Grilled fish, Lite cakes, Nougat candy, Poultry, Puff pastries, Rice with meat, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Smoked foods, Steak Tartare, Sweet pastries, White meat with gravy, Whitefish salads |
Taste | Complex and Elegant, Creamy with fine bubbles, Silky and intense |
Occasion | Aperitif, Desserts, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |