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: green apple, herbal lemon-thyme, sage, lime peel

Palate: citrus, fine bubbles, medium body, persistent palate

Sabate i Coca's Castellroig multi-terroir Brut Nature Reserva. 30 months on lees; green apple with herbal lemon-thyme and sage aromatics, ripe oranges and lime peel; medium-bodied with fine bubbles.

What it pairs with

  • Pa amb tomaquet Find pa amb tomaquet on TableJourney →
    The wine's herbal lemon-thyme register and saline drive lift Catalan tomato-bread.
  • Patatas bravas Find patatas bravas on TableJourney →
    Crisp acidity cuts spicy aioli; bubbles refresh between bites.
  • Grilled white fish
    Saline minerality and bright acidity match grilled fish with herbs.
  • Goat cheese on toast
    Lemon-thyme aromatics partner soft goat's-milk cheese.

History

Castellroig is Sabate i Coca's multi-terroir Brut Nature Reserva line, made from organic grapes across the Bitlles valley with 30 months on lees. The brand sits below the single-vineyard Sabate i Coca tier.

  1. 1990: Castellroig Brut Nature Reserva launched as the multi-terroir tier

Facts

Producer
Sabate i Coca · 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
Organic
CCPAE
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Castellroig Brut Nature Reserva

What does Castellroig Brut Nature taste like?

Green apple with herbal lemon-thyme and sage, lime peel and ripe oranges on the nose; citrus, fine bubbles, medium body and a persistent palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity and a long elegant finish.

When should I drink Castellroig?

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 Castellroig?

The three indigenous Cava varieties from organic-certified vineyards: 40 percent Xarel-lo, 35 percent Macabeo and 25 percent Parellada. Brut Nature Reserva aged 30 months on lees.

What food pairs with Castellroig?

Pa amb tomaquet, patatas bravas, grilled white fish and goat cheese on toast. The Brut Nature dry edge and herbal register handle the Catalan tapas repertoire cleanly.

Tags

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

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