Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 5 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 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: white blossom, citrus zest, green apple, fresh almond

Palate: citrus, saline minerality, creamy mousse, clean finish

Xarel-lo-Macabeo Brut Nature aged 18 months on lees, the entry-tier into AT Roca's Corpinnat range. Crisp white blossom, citrus zest and green apple on a refreshing palate.

What it pairs with

  • Pa amb tomaquet Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
    Catalan tomato-bread aperitif; saline drive lifts olive oil and tomato.
  • Patatas bravas Find patatas bravas on TableJourney →
    Crisp acidity cuts spicy aioli; bubbles refresh between bites.
  • Grilled prawns
    Saline minerality and bright citrus match charcoal-grilled shellfish.
  • Goat cheese on toast
    Almond aromatics and bright acidity partner soft goat's milk.

History

Floral is AT Roca's entry-tier Brut Nature, 18 months on lees from dry-farmed organic vineyards. Released only after the brand had established its Reserva and Rosat lines.

  1. 2015: Floral Brut Nature launched as the entry-tier

Facts

Producer
AT Roca · visiting guide
Grapes
Xarel-lo (70%), Macabeo (30%)
Classification
Corpinnat
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 18 months on lees in bottle
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 14 to 22 at retail
Drinking window
0-5 from disgorgement
First vintage
2015
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Floral Brut Nature

What does AT Roca Floral taste like?

White blossom, citrus zest, green apple and fresh almond on the nose; citrus, saline minerality, creamy mousse and a clean finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.

When should I drink Floral?

Drink within 0 to 5 years of disgorgement. Built for freshness; the Brut Nature dry edge and dry-farmed character give clean, persistent fruit.

What grapes are in Floral?

70 percent Xarel-lo and 30 percent Macabeo from dry-farmed organic vineyards. Brut Nature aged 18 months on lees as the entry-tier into AT Roca's Corpinnat range.

What food pairs with Floral?

Pa amb tomaquet, patatas bravas, grilled prawns and goat cheese on toast. The Brut Nature dry edge handles the Catalan tapas repertoire cleanly.

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