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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 4 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs4 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: fresh fruit, dry herbs, fine lees, white florals
Palate: fresh, fruity, flavorful, good acidity
Indigenous-trio Brut Nature from a small artisanal cellar at L'Arboc, traditional method since 1988. Medium-intensity fresh fruit, dry herbs and floral aromatics over a fresh, flavorful palate.
What it pairs with
- Pa amb tomaquet Catalan tomato-bread aperitif; the wine's bright citrus lifts olive oil and tomato.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
- Croquetas Creamy mousse partners bechamel-filled croquettes; bright acidity refreshes.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →Find croquetas on TableJourney →
- Sushi Light body and citrus drive match delicate raw fish.More wines for sushi →
- Aperitif olives and Marcona almonds Salt and almond echo the wine's faint nuttiness; bright acidity refreshes.More wines for dessert →
With cheese
History
Founded by Julia Olivella in 1988 at L'Arboc in Baix Penedes, producing traditional-method Cava from the indigenous trio plus Chardonnay. Julia Olivella retired around 2020; long-standing distributor Jaume Sabate took over the brand and continues artisanal production.
- 1988Olivella i Bonet founded at L'Arboc, Baix Penedes
- 2020Jaume Sabate took over from Julia Olivella, continuing artisanal production
Facts
- Producer
- Olivella i Bonet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
- Classification
- DO Cava Reserva
- Oak
- Stainless steel; 14 to 18 months on lees in bottle
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 9 to 14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0-4 from disgorgement
- First vintage
- 1988
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Brut Nature
What does Olivella i Bonet Brut Nature taste like?
Fresh fruit, dry herbs, fine lees and white florals on the nose; fresh, fruity, flavorful palate with good acidity. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.
When should I drink Olivella i Bonet Brut Nature?
Drink within 0 to 4 years of disgorgement. Built for freshness; the Brut Nature dry edge holds well in cellar conditions.
What grapes are in Olivella i Bonet Brut Nature?
The three indigenous Cava varieties: Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada. Brut Nature from a small artisanal cellar founded 1988.
What food pairs with Olivella i Bonet Brut Nature?
Pa amb tomaquet, croquetas, sushi and Marcona almonds. The Brut Nature dry edge handles the Catalan aperitivo repertoire cleanly.
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