Recaredo Subtil Brut Nature Corpinnat 2019

Recaredo Subtil Brut Nature Corpinnat is an exceptional terroir sparkling wine that personifies the ultimate expression of biodynamic viticulture in Alt Penedès.

Crafted by the historic family winery Recaredo, founded in 1924 by Josep Mata Capellades in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, this single-varietal Xarel·lo comes entirely from estate-owned vineyards located in the Finca Serral del Roure. The limestone soils of loamy texture and the Mediterranean climate provide an unparalleled minerality and freshness. Cultivated under the strict principles of biodynamic agriculture (Demeter certification) and under dry-farming conditions, the vineyard is worked respecting biodiversity through spontaneous plant covers and medicinal plant infusions to strengthen the vines naturally.

The harvest for this vintage was carried out manually, meticulously selecting each cluster. In the cellar, the vinification is performed with absolute rigor: 100% of the process takes place on the family property. To provide structure and complexity, a small part of the base wine (approximately 7%) undergoes aging in oak barrels for several months. The second fermentation in the bottle is activated using the estate's own must as the tirage liqueur, an exclusive practice that guarantees the purity of origin. The wine undergoes a prolonged aging on the lees for at least 47 months in the silence of the underground cellars, using a natural cork stopper.

Faithful to Recaredo's artisanal philosophy, the disgorgement is performed by hand in a completely manual way and at room temperature, without freezing the neck of the bottle. Being a strict Brut Nature, no dosage or added sugars are appended, revealing a sparkling wine of extraordinary honesty, finesse, and aging potential. This long-aged sparkling wine stands out for its highly integrated bubble and its complex aromatic profile, where mature white fruit blends with fine pastry notes and limestone mineral touches, consolidating Corpinnat as the collective reference brand for great sparkling wines in the European Union.

Tasting Notes for Recaredo Subtil Brut Nature Corpinnat:

Visual phase: It presents a beautiful straw-yellow color with subtle greenish reflections, bright and clean. It stands out for an extremely fine, delicate, and persistent bubble that forms a constant and elegant rosary.

Olfactory phase: On the nose it is complex, subtle, and very evocative. Initially it displays aromas of mature white fruit (green apple, water pear) intertwined with fresh citrus notes. Nuances of its long aging quickly emerge, with creamy memories of bakery, puff pastry, raw almonds, and toasted hazelnuts, accompanied by a limestone mineral background and herbaceous touches of fennel and anise.

Gustatory phase: On the palate it is broad, deep, and highly elegant. The entry is fresh thanks to a vibrant and perfectly integrated acidity. The carbon dioxide shows itself silky and caressing, providing a creamy texture. Flavors of white fruit, notes of nuts, and a marked saline minerality stand out, extending into a long, dry, and highly persistent finish.

Value Points

Single-varietal 100% Xarel·lo from the Finca Serral del Roure, cultivated under biodynamic viticulture certified by Demeter.

Minimum aging of 47 months in bottle with natural cork stopper and artisanal manual disgorgement at room temperature.

Vintage characterized by an excellent health of the grape, great purity, and a memorable freshness despite the summer heat waves.

Crafted under the prestigious collective brand Corpinnat, guaranteeing 100% vinification on the property and an absolute commitment to the territory.

Service Protocol

To fully enjoy the complexity of Recaredo Subtil, it is recommended to serve at a professional temperature between 8 ºC and 10 ºC. It is essential to avoid excessively cold temperatures that could mute its delicate aging aromas.

It is advised to use a wide-mouthed white wine glass or a 'Chianti' type glass instead of the classic flute glass, thus allowing an optimal oxygenation that opens the aromatic range of the Xarel·lo.

It is ideal to uncork a few minutes before its consumption.

On the gastronomic level, its structure and acidity make it an extremely versatile sparkling wine: it harmonizes perfectly with brothy rice dishes, mushroom risottos, pickled beef carpaccio, roasted white meats, baked fatty fish, and acorn-fed Iberian ham.