Simply put, this is top-end Cava at its finest. Recaredo have a reputation for taking their time with each bottle, and the results of the lengthy ageing yield incredible results. Needlepoint mousse, high-definition fruit and layers of brioche-like complexity. Find out more.
RegionAlt Penedés, Catalonia, Spain
GrapesXarel-lo, Macabeu & Parellada
VineyardBiodynamic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, refermented in bottle & disgorged by hand, light filtration, unfined, minimal additional sulphites
Here we have all manner of dusty dry spices, bonfire smoke and Mediterranean herbs jumping out of the glass, with a hint of something like eucalyptus floating in there too. A short maceration lends gentle tannins that neatly frame the bright, spicy red fruits and crushed peppercorns on the palate. Find out more.
RegionEmpordà, Catalonia, Spain
GrapesGarnatxa
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered and unfined, minimal additional sulphites
Briny, prickly, textured Catalan white. Mainly Spanish staple Macabeo with an aromatic lift of Moscatel. Raised in amphora, it has a lovely fine-grained mouthfeel. Find out more.
RegionConca de Barberà, Catalonia, Spain
GrapesMacabeo & Moscatel
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
Savoury white pepper aromatics of Xarel-lo are the first thing to meet you from the glass, blended with Macabeu and given a twinge of peachy pink colour from a dash of Sumoll in the mix. This is real low-gravity, zingy breakfast wine sort of territory. Find out more.
RegionAlt Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
GrapesXarel-lo, Macabeu & Sumoll
VineyardOrganic
CellarFermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
