Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs8 yrs10 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

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white blossom, green apple, lemon zest, fresh almond

Palate: saline minerality, creamy mousse, fine bead, Mediterranean herb finish

Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Corpinnat aged 36 months on lees from the family's 7-hectare CCPAE-certified organic vineyards at El Pago, Subirats. Named for Xavi and Cristina Bernet's first daughter.

What it pairs with

  • Pa amb tomaquet Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
    Catalan tomato-bread aperitif; the wine's saline drive lifts olive oil and tomato.
  • Iberian ham Find iberian ham on TableJourney →
    The wine's almond register echoes Bellota-aged ham's salty-sweet finish.
  • Grilled white fish
    Saline minerality and creamy mousse match grilled fish with herbs.
  • Aged Manchego
    Lees-toast almond complexity matches aged sheep's-milk cheese.

History

Cuvee U is the only cuvee Julia Bernet produces at meaningful scale, from the family's 7-hectare CCPAE-certified organic vineyards at El Pago, Subirats. Named for Xavi and Cristina Bernet's first daughter (U is the family pet name). Joined Corpinnat in 2019.

  1. 2003: Julia Bernet founded by Xavi and Cristina Bernet
  2. 2008: Vineyards CCPAE-certified organic
  3. 2019: Julia Bernet joined Corpinnat

Facts

Producer
Julia Bernet · visiting guide
Grapes
Xarel-lo (60%), Macabeo (25%), Parellada (15%)
Classification
Corpinnat
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 36 months on lees in bottle
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 20 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
1-8 from vintage
First vintage
2003
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Cuvee U Brut Nature

What does Julia Bernet Cuvee U taste like?

White blossom, green apple, lemon zest and fresh almond on the nose; saline minerality, creamy mousse, a fine bead and a Mediterranean herb finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long elegant finish.

When should I drink Cuvee U?

Drink between 1 and 8 years from vintage. The 36-month lees ageing delivers full autolytic depth; the Brut Nature dry edge holds well in cellar conditions.

What grapes are in Cuvee U?

The three indigenous Cava varieties from the 7-hectare organic Bernet family vineyards at El Pago, Subirats: 60 percent Xarel-lo, 25 percent Macabeo and 15 percent Parellada.

What food pairs with Cuvee U?

Pa amb tomaquet, Iberian ham, grilled white fish and aged Manchego. The Brut Nature dry edge and almond register handle the Catalan tapas repertoire cleanly.

Tags

dry hidden gem high acid macabeo medium body medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion special old world organic pairs with aged cheese pairs with aperitif pairs with charcuterie pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish parellada price trade up sparkling traditional vegan xarel lo

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