Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 3 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs3 yrs8 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

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: white apple, lemon, biscuit, white flower

Palate: citrus, fine mousse, biscuity lees, clean finish

Indigenous-trio Brut Reserva from Vallformosa's modern range. White apple, lemon and biscuit on a clean, refreshing palate with fine creamy mousse and 15 months on lees.

What it pairs with

  • Patatas bravas Find patatas bravas on TableJourney →
    Brut Reserva cuts spicy aioli cleanly; bubbles refresh between bites.
  • Croquetas Find croquetas on TableJourney →
    Bechamel-filled croquettes pair with the wine's creamy mousse.
  • Pulpo a la gallega
    Pimenton-dusted octopus partners the wine's saline drive.
  • Tortilla
    Egg-and-potato classic loves a clean, dry Cava.

History

Origen is Vallformosa's volume Brut Reserva, the everyday Cava bottled from the Vilobi del Penedes 19th-century cellar with 15 months on lees.

  1. 1990: Origen Brut Reserva launched as the volume tier

Facts

Producer
Vallformosa · visiting guide
Grapes
Macabeo (35%), Xarel-lo (35%), Parellada (30%)
Classification
DO Cava Reserva
Oak
Stainless steel; minimum 15 months on lees in bottle
ABV
11.5%
Price
EUR 9 to 14 at retail
Drinking window
0-3 from disgorgement
First vintage
1990
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Origen Brut Reserva

What does Vallformosa Origen taste like?

White apple, lemon, biscuit and white flower on the nose; citrus, fine mousse, biscuity lees and a clean finish on the palate. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium clean finish.

When should I drink Origen?

Drink within 0 to 3 years of disgorgement. Built for freshness and creamy mousse; serve well chilled.

What grapes are in Origen?

The three indigenous Cava varieties: 35 percent Macabeo, 35 percent Xarel-lo and 30 percent Parellada. Brut Reserva aged 15 months on lees.

What food pairs with Origen?

Patatas bravas, croquetas, pulpo a la gallega and tortilla. The Brut Reserva's clean dry frame handles the Catalan tapas repertoire.

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