2018 Recaredo Corpinnat Subtil Brut Nature
2018 Recaredo Corpinnat Subtil Brut Nature

2018 Recaredo Corpinnat Subtil Brut Nature

95 pts
Recaredo |Alt Penedes |Xarel-lo
A remarkable expression of Catalonia's signature grape, Xarel·lo. crafted by the esteemed Recaredo winery, labelled "the best producer of sparkling wine from Spain".
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$95.00
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Description

The 2018 Recaredo Corpinnat Subtil Brut Nature is a remarkable expression of Catalonia's signature grape, Xarel·lo. Crafted by the esteemed Recaredo winery, labelled "the best producer of sparkling wine from Spain", this biodynamic sparkling wine embodies the meticulous dedication and innovative approach of third-generation winemaker Ton Mata.

Sourced from the Serral del Roure estate, the vineyards sit at altitudes ranging from 210 to 285 meters, with loamy soils rich in sand, silt, and a touch of clay. A portion of the base wine is fermented in Stockinger barrels, adding savory complexity. It's aged for 36 months on the lees and hand-disgorged.

On the nose, Subtil offers an enticing bouquet of preserved lime, stony minerals, and subtle notes of dried apple and vanilla cream. The palate is driven by pulpy stone fruit, balanced by a bone-dry, chalky finish. The bubbles, a product of natural fermentation, elevate the wine’s acidity and complexity, while the finish is long, lively, and almost salty.

Rated 95 points from Mike Bennie of The Wine Front and 94 points by Luis Gutiérrez of The Wine Advocate, the 2018 Subtil is simply a must-try bubbles that seamlessly marries tradition with innovation.

95 points - "Savoury and sweet patisserie scents, preserved lime, stony mineral elements, faint toast and dried apple with whiffs of vanilla cream, sea spray and aniseed. Texture is amazing here, strong currency of the fine white wine underlying, savoury and minerally, with a lighter, lower atmosphere of bubbles that seems to only lend complexity rather than star. A touch of sugared bun finishes with briny minerality. Exceptional length and persistence, with a sense of delicacy, purity and verve. Drinks beautifully." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

94 points - "It has 11.5% alcohol with very good freshness, reflecting a cooler year, and there is some spiciness and a yeasty touch with a medicinal and balsamic twist and a very tasty finish, almost salty, long, lively and with a bitter twist. This was recently disgorged (all bottles have the disgorgement date on the back label) after two years and eight months sur lie." - Luis Gutiérrez (The Wine Advocate)

Biodynamic. 100% Xarel·lo, Subtil is sourced from the Serral del Roure estate, which ranges in altitude from 210 to 285 metres. The soils here are loamy and characterised by a relatively even balance of sand, silt and clay. There is little more clay in the soil than in Serral del Vell, resulting in a tendency to produce a rounder, more mouthfilling wine. A portion of the base wine is fermented in Stockinger barrel, which lends more savoury complexity to this bottling. It ages for 36 months in the bottle and is disgorged by hand. The 2018 is a brilliant, suave expression of Catalonia’s signature grape variety, with a core of pulpy, driving stone fruit and a long, chalky, bone-dry finish.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Sparkling
Variety Xarel-lo
Country Spain
Region Alt Penedes
Reviewed By The Wine Advocate
The Wine Front
Critic Score 94
95
Alcohol 12%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2018
Closure Cork

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