Some friends took a driving trip around Europe this summer, stopping close to Barcelona for a few days, taking time to stock up on Cava. We had some at the weekend. It was Freixenet Carta Nevada Sec. It’s not a fancy wine, and came in at around €5 a bottle.
It’s a pale light yellow with oodles of fizz. The bubbles are small, and there’s lots of them that keep going like a Duracell bunny. It has some good yeasty character, with a thin layer of fruit.
It’s medium dry, with crisp acidity that balances out the sugar. The bubbles feel creamy and refreshing and 11.5% alcohol keeps it light. The yeastiness carries through with a smidge of marmite and nutty softness.
If you can find it in the UK it’s around £6-7, still good value. This is an ideal wine for a little sparkle with dessert, or better still with pancakes and fruit for Sunday brunch.
Hello Golly,
I am fairly new into the world of Spakling wines, but soon they will overtake juice or milk when I am having breakfast. This selection sounds nice; I had a nice Spanish Cava Brut over the weekend with a shrimp and grits dish, and shockingly enough it worked.
Wish I was able to find some of these selections you post.
Have a great remainder of the week!
Happy Sipping!
Dezel