Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 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: honeyed nut, candied citrus, wild herb, fine lees

Palate: saline minerality, creamy long bead, intense autolytic, elegant savoury finish

Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Gran Reserva under Conca del Riu Anoia, aged 84-plus months on lees from Demeter-certified biodynamic estate. The brand's long-aged flagship; honeyed nuts, candied citrus and wild herb.

What it pairs with

  • Aged Iberian ham 5J Find aged iberian ham 5j on TableJourney →
    Long-lees Brut Nature with honeyed-nut depth echoes the highest-grade Iberian ham's complex salty-sweet finish.
  • Truffled risotto
    84-month lees depth and herb register match white truffle and Parmigiano.
  • Suquet de peix Find suquet de peix on TableJourney →
    Saffron fish stew partners the wine's saline depth and Mediterranean herb register.
  • Aged Comte 36 months
    Hazelnut richness in the cheese partners the wine's deep tertiary nutty register.

History

Manuel Raventos Negra is Raventos i Blanc's long-aged Gran Reserva-style Brut Nature, named for Manuel Raventos, the 19th-century family patriarch who modernised the cellars. 84-plus months on lees under Conca del Riu Anoia; Demeter-certified biodynamic.

  1. 1998: First Manuel Raventos Negra long-aged vintage

Facts

Producer
Raventos i Blanc · visiting guide
Grapes
Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
Classification
Conca del Riu Anoia
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 84 months on lees in bottle
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 100 to 160 at retail
Drinking window
5-25 from vintage
First vintage
1998
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Manuel Raventos Negra Brut Nature

What does Manuel Raventos Negra taste like?

Honeyed nut, candied citrus, wild herb and fine lees on the nose; saline minerality, a creamy long bead, intense autolytic notes and an elegant savoury finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Manuel Raventos?

Drink between 5 and 25 years from vintage. The 84-plus month lees ageing has delivered substantial autolytic depth; cellaring deepens the tertiary register toward honeyed nuts and white truffle.

What grapes are in Manuel Raventos?

The three indigenous Cava varieties from the 90-hectare Demeter-certified biodynamic Raventos i Blanc estate. Brut Nature Gran Reserva aged at least 84 months on lees under Conca del Riu Anoia.

What food pairs with Manuel Raventos?

Aged Iberian ham 5J, truffled risotto, suquet de peix and aged Comte 36 months. The 84-month lees depth rewards serious savoury cooking with umami and salt.

Tags

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