Masia Salat Organic Cava Brut N.V

Region

Penedes is the coastal Catalan region in north eastern Spain around the vibrant city of Barcelona. The region is dominated by the Pyrenees to the north, which forms a narrow coastal strip. The mild climate is influenced by the cooling Mediterranean, with a more continental and hotter climate further inland, where the vineyards are affected by the altitude, which afford cooler climatic influences.

The region is most famed for producing Cava sparkling wine, meaning `cellar` in Catalan.

Producer

Josep Masachs Llorach, owned vineyards in Vilafranca del Penedès as early as 1920. During this time he was one of the pioneers of the area producing still wines, his son took over his father’s hobby and made it his profession and turned his house, known to everyone as Cal Cabanyes, into his manufacturing center in the 1950s. Nowadays, the fourth generation of the family has arrived with an open and innovative mindset.

Under the watchful eye of Joan Masachs and led by Alex Ruíz Masachs – hardworking, curious and creative with extensive experience in enology and global sales – family values have been reinterpreted to transmit them through more environmentally friendly products.

Tasting Notes

This is an organic Cava made in the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle with 14 months of rest on the fine lees, blended using the classic Catalan grape varieties; Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada. Notes of ripe fruit and baked bread supplemented with expressive citrus flavours and a lovely creamy mouthfeel. Excellent balance between acidity and fruit intensity...