Segura Viudas Cava Brut Reserva Heredad




The wine's appearance in the glass is bright and clear, of a pale straw color, with steady streams of tiny bubbles. Fruit, a floral hint and yeast are evident to the nose. This is a delightful nonvintage cava, with delicate fruity flavor notes, apple and pear, with a hint of lemon peel, amid a surrounding impression of brioche. The finish is crisp and fresh.

Ordinarily, I shy away from wine in a fancy bottle, but in this instance the wine is not a disappointment after the showy presentation. Serve it as an aperitif or as a dinner wine alongside fish, poultry or pastas in creamy sauces.


The grapes in this wine are macabeo and parellada; the method of production is the traditional one with secondary fermentation in the bottle. Unlike some cavas these days, this one is processed by hand, not by robot, in the critical step of degorging the expended yeast from the bottle. It's a fine example of traditionally crafted sparkling wine. It would be a good one to keep in your cellar for occasions when you want to be a bit fancy.

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