"Onaya de Don Cristo" Cava Brut

The level of quality achieved by Spanish producers in recent years is there for all to see. Thanks to its unique climate and environment, the Iberian Peninsula is, along with Italy and of course France, the nation with the richest ampelographic heritage in the world. Hundreds of typical Spanish varieties are used to produce red wines, fortified wines but also fabulous sparkling wines. Like this Onaya De Don Cristo, a Cava, as the Iberian bubbles are called, made from Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada grapes. A classic method sparkling wine, proposed here in the Brut version, therefore pleasantly dry but not extreme. Vinification in stainless steel for the sparkling wine base, which is then elaborated in the bottle for a period of about a year, achieving a good complexity without losing its immediacy and ease of drinking. In the glass it has a beautiful golden yellow colour, with a fine and persistent perlage that gives life to a soft and compact foam. The nose has a fresh and fragrant bouquet, with notes of citrus fruits, white pulp fruit and a subtle but unmistakable hint of yeast. In the mouth, however, it is immediately pleasant and delicate. The perfect correspondence with what was previously perceived makes this interesting Spanish sparkling wine the perfect companion for aperitifs and simple fish dishes. For a local pairing, we recommend trying it with a classic Catalan-style lobster, with fresh tomatoes, onion and lemon. Simply unforgettable!