Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs12 yrs14 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: green apple, pear, yellow fruit, chamomile, papaya

Palate: white fruit, creamy texture, fine integrated bubbles, elegant finish

Indigenous-trio Brut Nature Corpinnat, the most approachable in the Recaredo range. Green apple, pear and chamomile aromatics with creamy lees from 47 months on lees, hand-disgorged. Biodynamic, organic and vegan.

What it pairs with

  • Pa amb tomaquet with anchovy Find pa amb tomaquet with anchovy on TableJourney →
    Catalan tomato-bread with cured anchovy partners the wine's saline drive and fresh fruit register.
  • Grilled white fish
    Creamy lees and saline minerality match delicate fish with herbs and citrus.
  • Iberian ham Find iberian ham on TableJourney →
    The wine's white-fruit register echoes Bellota-aged ham's salty-sweet finish.
  • Salt-baked sea bass
    Brut Nature dry edge and saline minerality lift salt-crusted whole fish without overpowering.

History

Subtil is Recaredo's most approachable Brut Nature, designed as a softer entry point into the estate's biodynamic-aged style. 47 months on lees on the indigenous trio, hand-disgorged. Chardonnay is being phased out of the blend across recent vintages.

  1. 2008: First Subtil vintage launched as the approachable Brut Nature

Facts

Producer
Recaredo · visiting guide
Grapes
Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
Classification
Corpinnat
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 47 months on lees in bottle, hand-disgorged
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
2-12 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Subtil Brut Nature

What does Recaredo Subtil taste like?

Green apple, pear, yellow fruit, chamomile and papaya on the nose; white fruit, creamy texture, fine integrated bubbles and an elegant finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long elegant finish.

When should I drink Subtil?

Drink between 2 and 12 years from vintage. The 47-month lees ageing delivers substantial autolytic complexity; cellaring deepens the autolytic register.

Is Subtil vegan?

Yes. Subtil is Brut Nature, Demeter biodynamic, organic and vegan. Recaredo uses no animal-derived fining agents and hand-disgorges all wines.

What food pairs with Subtil?

Pa amb tomaquet with anchovy, grilled white fish, Iberian ham and salt-baked sea bass. The Brut Nature dry edge handles Catalan tapas and seafood cleanly.

Tags

biodynamic biodynamic certified dry high acid macabeo medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion celebration occasion dinner party old world organic pairs with aperitif pairs with charcuterie pairs with shellfish pairs with white fish parellada price premium sparkling traditional vegan xarel lo

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