Catalonia, Spain
- Body
- Acidity
- Fruitiness
- Aroma
- Oak
Cristina Extra Brut Gran Reserva
Macabeo 40%, Parellada 25%, Xarel-lo 20%, Chardonnay 15%
- 750ml
- 12.5%
- 2019
- White
- Sparkling
- Dry
- Organic
- Vegan
- Style
- Rich & creamy
- Stone fruit
- Pairs with
- Beef
- Buffet food
- Charcuterie
- Goat cheese
- Mature and hard cheese
- Lean fish
- Fatty fish
- Game
- Lamb
- Mushrooms
- Pork
- Poultry
- Flavored shellfish
- Natural shellfish
- Spicy food
- Veal
Your package will arrive at your doorstep within 4 - 16 days
- Mastinell will receive and pack your order (1 - 4 days)
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About this wine
Food pairings by the winemaker
- Beef
- Buffet food
- Charcuterie
- Goat cheese
- Mature and hard cheese
- Lean fish
- Fatty fish
- Game
- Lamb
- Mushrooms
- Pork
- Poultry
- Flavored shellfish
- Natural shellfish
- Spicy food
- Veal
Vinification, winemaker's own words
- Soils:
- Clay, Gravel, Sand
- Terroir:
- Mediterranean climate, organic, manual harvest
- Harvest:
- Picked by hand
- Fermentation:
- Steel (100%)
- Storage:
- -
- Winemaker:
- Mery Nieto
This Gran Reserva cava is the result of meticulous craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to quality. Sourced from old vines with low yields and exceptional fruit, the grapes are hand-harvested to preserve their full character and integrity.The blend includes 20% Xarel·lo aged in oak barrels, adding depth, structure, and subtle complexity. The second fermentation takes place in bottle following the traditional method, followed by an extended ageing of 5 years on the lees, allowing the wine to develop elegant autolytic notes, a fine mousse, and remarkable length. The result is a gastronomic cava – layered, refined, and expressive. A sparkling wine that balances richness and freshness, oak and fruit, time and terroir.
Meet the wine maker
Mery NietoAbout the wine and its character
- Country:
- Spain
- Region/Subregion:
- Catalonia/Penedès
- Classification:
- DO
- Certification:
- Organic, Vegan
- Grape:
- Macabeo 40%
Parellada 25%
Xarel-lo 20%
Chardonnay 15% - Vintage year:
- 2019
- Color:
- Pale yellow color with greenish reflections, denoting a good evolution in bottle. Very fine, persistent bubbles that form a perfect crown.
- Aroma:
- The nose stands out for its freshness and elegance. Aromas of ripe white stone fruit, such as apple, with subtle floral notes and a delicate touch of pastry.
- Taste:
- The palate is balanced, fresh and creamy. Smooth mouthfeel, given by a good integration of the bubbles, appearing pleasant toasted notes and an aniseed finish.
- Alcohol content:
- 12.5%
- Sugar content:
- 4 g/l
- Acidity:
- 6 g/l
- pH-value:
- -
- Sweetness:
- Dry
- Contains sulphite:
- Yes
- Volume:
- 750 ml
- Closure:
- Natural cork
- Bottle:
- Glass
- Best Served:
- 6 - 8 °C
Meet the winemakers behind Cristina Extra Brut Gran Reserva
Information provided directly by the winery.
Information
- Winery
- Mastinell
- Founding year
- 1980
- Farming area
- 60 ha
- Production
- 190 000 b/y
At Mastinell, we craft exceptional, organic, and vegan cavas and wines through artisanal methods and a deep respect for nature. From vineyard to bottle, every step is guided by tradition, care, and a commitment to quality. We specialize in long-aged cavas, allowing each to reach its full expression. Located in Alt Penedès, near Barcelona, our winery benefits from a Mediterranean microclimate and 2,000 years of viticulture. We hold the Integral Producer seal, ensuring full in-house production. Each bottle is a work of art—slowly made, thoughtfully enjoyed.
Meet Mastinell