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Maria Casanovas Cava Brut de Brut Reserva

"The lightness of step of the finest Cavas is very much in evidence in this classy wine." —

John Gilman, View from the Cellar

Winery

MARIA CASANOVAS

Appellation

Cava D.O.

Grape(s)

30% Macabeo, 30% Xarel•lo, and 40% Parellada

Altitude/Soil

300 meters / lime-rich clay with abundant gravel

Farming Methods

Practicing Organic

Harvest

Hand harvested starting in the second week of September

Production

Grapes were whole-cluster pressed and fermented separately

Aging

Second fermentation and aging in its own bottle for a minimum of 15 months, no dosage.

Suggested Retail Price

$20

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Maria Casanovas Cava Brut de Brut Reserva NV

92 (WE) 91 (VfC) 90 (VfC) 90 (VM) ** (WP)

Score	Publication	Review	Copy
92	Wine Enthusiast	This almost-clear sparkling wine is softly effervescent. A bouquet of Granny Smith apple and toast leads to green pear, pineapple and honeysuckle flavors that evaporate in a bright finish. Best Buy. Mike DeSimone; Issue June - July 2023
91	View from the Cellar	The Maria Casanovas Brut de Brut Reserva is from a blend of forty percent Parellada and thirty percent each of Macabeo and Xarel-lo, with all of the fruit hailing from vineyards which are farmed organically. The new release is from the base year of 2020 and was disgorged in March of 2023, without any finishing dosage. The wine offers up a fine nose of lemon, breadfruit, Chablis- like straw tones, a fine base of white soils, just a hint of menthol and a nice dollop of lemongrass in the upper register. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied and mineral-driven, with a fine spine of acidity, good depth at the core, elegant mousse and a long, complex and very nicely balanced finish. This is a lovely bottle of Brut Nature Cava and a very good value. 2024-2040. John Gilman; Issue 109, January – February 2024 .
90	View from the Cellar	The Maria Casanovas Cava Brut Reserva is crafted from a blend of forty percent Parellada and thirty percent each of Xarel-lo and Macabeu, with all of the fruit hailing from organically farmed vineyards. It is from the base year of 2020 and was disgorged in September of 2022. The wine offers up a vibrant nose of fresh lime, sweet grapefruit, salty minerality, a touch of bread dough and a lovely topnote of lemongrass. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, focused and beautifully mineral-driven, with a good core, elegant mousse and a long, vibrant and impeccably balanced finish that is light on its feet. This is a lovely Brut Nature Cava. 2023-2040. Issue #103 - January/February 2023.
90	Vinous Media	Pale yellow. Incisive aromas of fresh citrus zest, green apple, white flowers and dusty minerals, along with a hint of succulent herbs. Mineral-laced orange zest and orchard fruit flavors are complemented by a spicy hint of ginger. Finishes long, firm and dry, with a refreshing touch of bitterness. Lot L-12/18T1D2EC, disgorged on September 26, 2019. 2021- 2024 Josh Raynolds - March 2021
**	The Washington Post	Score: 1/2 Stars(Between Excellent and Exceptional)** This vibrant cava, made without a “dosage” of sugar, is a prime example of why cava is often champagne’s best cheap imitator. This is an excellent budget choice for holiday toasts — stock up and use the unopened bottles to turn average weekdays into celebrations.

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