In the glass
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
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Patatas bravas
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Brut Reserva cuts through spicy tomato sauce and aioli cleanly. -
Croquetas de jamon
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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.
- 1990 — Seleccion Especial Brut launched as the brand's volume Reserva
Facts
- Producer
- Marques de Monistrol
- 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.