If anyone still believes that Cava, the good Spanish Metodo Classico, are mostly simple and drinkable, endowed with little personality, they should undoubtedly try this Cava Gran Reserva Barrica 2014 proposed by Agustí Torreló. Macabeo in purity, this sparkling wine comes from base wines that are fermented and aged in barriques for about 6 months. At that point they are bottled and sent to the second fermentation in the cellar. Maturation on the lees lasts for about 4 years, the time needed to make the wine rich and extremely complex, while remaining fresh and pleasant. In the glass, in fact, it has a beautiful straw yellow color, with greenish reflections still very evident, despite the long ageing. The bubble is thin and plentiful. The nose reveals intense aromas, with fruity notes of green apple to which elegant balsamic touches, toasting and spices are added due undoubtedly to the ageing of base wines in oak. In the mouth, then, is appreciated for its great elegance. It is decidedly dry, perfect for serving with fish and meat dishes, with a pleasantly glyceric texture. The fruity notes perceived earlier return, with a nice balsamicity, and a pleasant toasty finish.