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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 3 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: pear, blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon, quince
Palate: creamy peach, custard, appetising acidity, long finish
Indigenous-trio Cava in the Semi-Seco style (37 grams per litre residual sugar), the brand's original launch back to 1941. Ripe pear, melon and quince aromatics with a creamy mousse; the right Cava for spicy food and lighter desserts.
What it pairs with
- Crema catalana Semi-Seco residual sweetness echoes the caramelised sugar crust; cream-and-egg base finds an echo in the wine's custard register.More wines for dessert →Find crema catalana on TableJourney →
- Spicy chorizo tapas A touch of sugar balances spicy paprika sausage; bubbles refresh the palate between bites.More wines for sausages →Find spicy chorizo tapas on TableJourney →
- Pad Thai Off-dry Cava is a textbook match for sweet-savoury Southeast Asian noodles with fish sauce and tamarind.More wines for curry →
- Fresh fruit salad Light melon and pear aromatics layer with summer fruit; off-dry finish keeps the pairing fresh, not flat.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
History
Freixenet's founding sparkling cuvee, launched in 1941 under Pedro Ferrer's son Joan Ferrer. Carta Nevada (Snow Card) takes its name from the white-and-gold label and the snowfall imagery that recurs in Freixenet's marketing. Predates Cordon Negro by 33 years.
- 1941Carta Nevada launched as Freixenet's first signature Cava
- 1974Cordon Negro launched alongside Carta Nevada, expanding the brand's range
Facts
- Producer
- Freixenet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Macabeo (33%), Xarel-lo (33%), Parellada (33%)
- Classification
- DO Cava
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 15 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 7 to 12 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-3 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1941
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Carta Nevada Semi-Seco
What does Carta Nevada Semi-Seco taste like?
Pear, blackcurrant leaf, honeydew melon and quince on the nose; creamy peach, custard, appetising acidity and a long finish on the palate. Light-bodied, off-dry with a creamy mousse.
When should I drink Carta Nevada?
Drink within 0 to 3 years of disgorgement. Serve well chilled at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius; the Semi-Seco style is built for lighter desserts and spicy food, not for cellaring.
What grapes are in Carta Nevada?
Equal thirds of the three indigenous Cava varieties: Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. The wine is Freixenet's original 1941 launch cuvee.
What food pairs with Carta Nevada?
Crema catalana and lighter desserts use the residual sugar; spicy chorizo tapas and Pad Thai work because the off-dry finish balances spice.
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