Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 8 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement1 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

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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 Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
    Catalan tomato-rubbed toast is the universal aperitif; 1312 Brut Nature lifts olive oil and tomato without sweetening.
  • Anchovy and Manchego toasts Find anchovy and manchego toasts on TableJourney →
    Saline anchovy and aged cheese find a partner in the wine's mineral acidity and almond register.
  • Steamed clams with white wine
    Bright citrus and bubbles refresh the briny broth; light body keeps up with delicate shellfish.
  • Tortilla espanola
    Egg, potato and onion benefit from clean, dry bubbles with high acidity.

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.

  1. 1312: Mestres family first documented in Sant Sadurni as grape and wine merchants
  2. 2000: 1312 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.

Tags

dry high acid light body macabeo medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with aperitif pairs with charcuterie pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish parellada price everyday sparkling traditional vegan xarel lo

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