Gatell Initial Cava Brut Nature Reserva 2016

Gatell Initial Brut Nature Reserva 2016 is a long-aged cava fermented in French oak barrels and without added sugars. The fermentation in oak gives it complex secondary aromas of nuts and spices, but to obtain the fullness of nuances the cava rests for 40 months in rhyme. It is a very versatile cava that can be taken both as an aperitif and to accompany a meal from start to finish.

Fermentation lasts 7 months and has two parts. The first is just after the harvest, where the must remains in French oak barrels for 3.5 months. Once finished, the 'coupage' is made to make this type of cava. It then returns to the French oak barrel for another 3.5 months. At the end of March or first half of April it is bottled with its crown cap and returns to the cellar to begin its second fermentation.

The grapes are harvested by hand and separately. They are pressed, defanged, and cleaned several times.

Variety: 40 % Xarel·lo, 30 % Macabeo, 20 % Parellada, 10 % Malvasía
Alcoholic degree: 12%
Glucose / Fructose: 0.4 gr/l
Volatile acidity: 0.27 g/l

Bubble: very fine, abundant forming a persistent crown
Color: golden yellow
Aroma: orange blossom, honey and chamomile, nuts, spicy, creamy, toasted, sweet spices, ripe fruit, brioche
Mouth: tasty, toasted, creamy, fine bitterness

Awards: 
Decanter Gold Medal 2021