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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 8 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lemon, fresh almond, biscuit
Palate: citrus, saline, fine bubble, clean finish
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Reserva named for the year 1312, when the Mestres family was first documented in Sant Sadurni as grape and wine merchants. Crisp green apple, citrus and biscuit on a lean, saline frame.
What it pairs with
- Pa amb tomaquet Catalan tomato-rubbed toast is the universal aperitif; 1312 Brut Nature lifts olive oil and tomato without sweetening.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
- Anchovy and Manchego toasts Saline anchovy and aged cheese find a partner in the wine's mineral acidity and almond register.More wines for fish →Find anchovy and manchego toasts on TableJourney →
- Steamed clams with white wine Bright citrus and bubbles refresh the briny broth; light body keeps up with delicate shellfish.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Tortilla espanola Egg, potato and onion benefit from clean, dry bubbles with high acidity.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
History
1312 is Mestres' Reserva-tier Brut Nature, named for the year the family was first documented in Sant Sadurni. The reference signals continuity from grape-and-wine merchants through to first-Brut-Nature Cava production; the cuvee sits between Visol (Gran Reserva) and the entry tier.
- 1312Mestres family first documented in Sant Sadurni as grape and wine merchants
- 20001312 Reserva Brut Nature launched as the brand's mid-tier Brut Nature
Facts
- Producer
- Mestres · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada
- Classification
- DO Cava Reserva
- Oak
- Stainless steel; minimum 24 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-8 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 2000
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about 1312 Reserva Brut Nature
What does Mestres 1312 taste like?
Green apple, lemon, fresh almond and biscuit on the nose; citrus, saline, fine bubble and a clean finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.
When should I drink 1312 Reserva?
Drink between 1 and 8 years from disgorgement. The Brut Nature style holds well in cellar conditions; serve at 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.
What grapes are in 1312 Reserva?
The three indigenous Cava varieties: Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. The cuvee is named for the year the Mestres family was first documented in Sant Sadurni.
What food pairs with 1312?
Pa amb tomaquet, anchovy and Manchego toasts, steamed clams and tortilla espanola. The Brut Nature dry edge and saline drive handle the Catalan aperitivo repertoire cleanly.
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