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 Reserva from the 70-hectare Finca Nadal de la Boadella organic estate, aged 30 months on lees. White blossom, lemon zest and fresh almond on a saline frame.

What it pairs with

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

History

Nadal Brut Nature Reserva is the brand's volume Brut Nature, 30 months on lees from the 70-hectare Finca Nadal de la Boadella organic estate. The Nadal family has been documented at the estate since 1510; commercial Cava production from 1943 under Ramon Nadal Giro. Joined Corpinnat as a founding member in 2019.

  1. 1510: Nadal family documented at the Finca Nadal de la Boadella estate
  2. 1943: Commercial Cava production under Ramon Nadal Giro
  3. 2019: Nadal founding member of Corpinnat

Facts

Producer
Nadal · visiting guide
Grapes
Xarel-lo (40%), Macabeo (35%), Parellada (25%)
Classification
Corpinnat
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 30 months on lees in bottle
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 18 to 28 at retail
Drinking window
1-8 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Brut Nature Reserva

What does Nadal Brut Nature Reserva taste like?

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

When should I drink Nadal Brut Nature Reserva?

Drink between 1 and 8 years from vintage. The 30-month lees ageing delivers good autolytic depth; the Brut Nature dry edge holds well in cellar conditions.

What grapes are in Nadal Brut Nature Reserva?

The three indigenous Cava varieties from the 70-hectare Finca Nadal de la Boadella organic estate: 40 percent Xarel-lo, 35 percent Macabeo and 25 percent Parellada.

What food pairs with Nadal Brut Nature Reserva?

Iberian ham, pa amb tomaquet, grilled white fish and aged Manchego. The Brut Nature dry edge and 30-month lees depth handle the Catalan tapas and seafood repertoire.

Tags

biodynamic dry high acid macabeo medium body medium term mood elegant mood savoury occasion aperitivo 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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