Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 4 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs4 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, citrus, biscuit, white flower

Palate: lemon zest, creamy mousse, fine bubble, clean finish

Indigenous-trio Brut Reserva aged 18 months on lees. Crisp green apple, citrus and biscuit on a refreshing palate with fine creamy mousse.

What it pairs with

  • Patatas bravas Find patatas bravas on TableJourney →
    Brut Reserva cuts through spicy tomato sauce and aioli cleanly.
  • Croquetas de jamon Find croquetas de jamon on TableJourney →
    Creamy mousse partners bechamel-and-ham croquettes; bright acidity refreshes.
  • Sushi
    Light body and crisp citrus drive keep up with raw fish.
  • Tortilla espanola
    Clean dry Cava with high acidity matches egg, potato and onion classics.

History

Seleccion Especial is Marques de Monistrol's volume Brut Reserva, the affordable cuvee for everyday drinking with 18 months on lees. Acquired with the brand by JNT Group in 2025 from Arco Bodegas Unidas.

  1. 1990: Seleccion Especial Brut launched as the brand's volume Reserva

Facts

Producer
Marques de Monistrol · visiting guide
Grapes
Macabeo (50%), Xarel-lo (25%), Parellada (25%)
Classification
DO Cava Reserva
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 18 months on lees in bottle
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 10 to 16 at retail
Drinking window
0-4 from disgorgement
First vintage
1990
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Seleccion Especial Brut

What does Seleccion Especial taste like?

Green apple, citrus, biscuit and white flower on the nose; lemon zest, creamy mousse, fine bubble and a clean finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.

When should I drink Seleccion Especial?

Drink within 0 to 4 years of disgorgement. Built for freshness; serve at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.

What grapes are in Seleccion Especial?

The three indigenous Cava varieties: 50 percent Macabeo, 25 percent Xarel-lo and 25 percent Parellada. Aged 18 months on lees as a Brut Reserva.

What food pairs with Seleccion Especial?

Patatas bravas, croquetas de jamon, sushi and tortilla espanola. The Brut Reserva's clean dry frame handles the Catalan everyday-Cava repertoire.

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