Falstaff Magazin International 01/2021

wine / CAVA & CORPINNAT

wine / CAVA & CORPINNAT BEST OF CAVA & CORPINNAT 96 RECAREDO CORPINNAT TURÓ D’EN MOTA 2007 This is really special and an incredible testament to the strength of old-vine Xarel-lo. Smoky and herbal on the nose, with the wonderfully evocative aromas of fennel, wild herbs and orchard fruits slowly unfolding with time in the glass. Coiled power on the palate, with the sort of effortless persistence that defines the great wines of the world. A moving bottle of wine and still so young ••••• 95 GRAMONA CELLER BATLLE CORPINNAT 2011 What a beautiful wine. Bright and floral, with notes of ripe green apples, chamomile, wild herbs and buttery biscuits. Immediately attractive, right from the opening. Creamy and persistent, the lightest touch of sweetness on the finish. Excellent! •••• 93 TORELLO COLLECTION CORPINNAT 2010 Savoury, smoky and mouth-watering. Lemon-rind, golden apples and touches of pear mingle with some serious autolysis on the nose. The deep, lingering flavours are elevated by the strong acidity and carried into the finish. •••• 93 PERE VENTURA CAVA GRAN VINTAGE 2015 The sort of wine that jumps out of the glass to greet you! Bright and delicious; firm, green apples, melon fruit and sappy herbs mingle with notes of biscuits and freshly baked bread. Notably creamy and mouth-coating, with the acidity narrowing the finish to a lemony point. Lovely. •••• 92 DOMINIO DE LA VEGA CAVA CUVÉE PRESTIGE 2017 Some evolution here; still fresh and white-fruited, with hints of honey, orange peel and nuts on the nose. The sweet, autolytic characters of apple-pie are more prevalent on the palate, lifted by the bright acidity. A lovely expression of Chardonnay and very different to most Cavas. ••• 91 CELLER PRIVAT CAVA BRUT NATURE ROSÉ 2018 Bursting with berry fruits, strawberry and peach on the nose, with subtle notes of fresh grass and toast in the background. Persistent, fresh and really very charming. •• 42 falstaff winter 2021 93 LLOPART ORIGINAL 1887 CORPINNAT 2010 This is a steely, focused sparkling wine. Aromas of melon rind, peach and a touch of honey are well complemented by the smoky, bready autolytic notes that come from 10+ years of ageing on its lees. Mouth-watering acidity lasts well into the long, savoury finish. A classic. ••• 92 ROGER GOULART CAVA GRAN RESERVA 2015 A touch of honey plays on the ripe stone fruit of the nose, edged by orange blossom and Navel orange zest. The mousse is lively and bold, making this vividly refreshing and a picture of expressive, rounded, creamy fruit. •• Up to EUR / GBP 15 and USD 20 • EUR •••• •• EUR / GBP 15 – 30 and USD 20 – 35 / GBP 51 – 100 and USD 61 – 110 ••••• 91 SUMARROCCA CAVA NÚRIA CLAVEROL HOME- NATGE 2015 Citrus and stone fruit characters on the nose, with the gently sappy character so present in good Xarel-lo. Very well balanced dosage; enough to give it a touch of honey and toast, without detracting from the whole. ••• EUR / GBP 31 – 50 and USD 36 – 60 above EUR / GBP 100 and USD 110 Photo: Wineries