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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 3 years from disgorgement.
disgorgement0 yrs3 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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 Brut Reserva cuts spicy aioli cleanly; bubbles refresh between bites.More wines for vegetables and salads →Find patatas bravas on TableJourney →
- Croquetas Bechamel-filled croquettes pair with the wine's creamy mousse.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →Find croquetas on TableJourney →
- Pulpo a la gallega Pimenton-dusted octopus partners the wine's saline drive.More wines for octopus →
- Tortilla Egg-and-potato classic loves a clean, dry Cava.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
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.
- 1990Origen 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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