Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: green apple, white flower, lemon zest, fresh bread

Palate: citrus, fine bubble, saline lift, fresh close

Organic traditional-method sparkling from Albet i Noya under the Classic Penedes category. Fresh, easy, casual Catalan fizz.

What it pairs with

History

Organic estate-grown traditional-method sparkling from Albet i Noya. Pioneer of the Classic Penedes category (organic estate-grown sparkling under DO Penedes).

  1. 1995: First Petit Albet Brut release as organic sparkling

Facts

Producer
Albet i Noya · visiting guide
Grapes
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada
Classification
Classic Penedes
Oak
Stainless steel base, traditional method on lees
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 12 to 18 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
1995
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Petit Albet Brut

What does Petit Albet Brut taste like?

Green apple, white flower, lemon zest and fresh bread on the nose; citrus, fine bubble, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Petit Albet Brut?

Drink 1 to 5 years from disgorgement. Best as a fresh aperitif.

Is Petit Albet Brut vegan?

Yes. Albet i Noya uses vegan fining across the organic range.

What food pairs with Petit Albet Brut?

Catalan tapas array is the canonical Penedes pairing. Fresh oysters, pa amb tomaquet with anchovies, and aperitivo bites are equally strong.

What classification does Petit Albet Brut have?

Classic Penedes, the organic estate-grown traditional-method sparkling category under DO Penedes.

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