COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Macabeo
PRODUCER
Celler Kripta
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Celler Kripta Barrica Gran Reserva 2020 is a Cava from the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain, produced by Celler Kripta, part of the Agustí Torelló Mata winery. The wine is made from 100% Macabeo grapes. A distinctive aspect of its production involves fermenting and aging 40% of the grapes in French oak barrels, contributing to its complexity. The wine is designated Brut Nature, signifying its dry profile with no added sugar. The producer, Celler Kripta, has a history rooted in family tradition and a commitment to quality and the Penedès terroir, with a recent rebranding to emphasize this heritage.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€36
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A portion of the Macabeo is aged in French oak barrels.
Fact 02
This Cava is Brut Nature, meaning no sugar is added after secondary fermentation.
Fact 03
It undergoes a minimum of 30 months aging on lees.
Fact 04
Bottles are often numbered, indicating limited production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Celler Kripta Barrica Gran Reserva 2020 begins with the careful selection of 100% Macabeo grapes from the Penedès region. A significant portion, 40%, of these grapes are fermented and subsequently aged for eight months in French oak barrels, a technique that imparts complexity. The remainder of the Macabeo grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures of 16°C to preserve their inherent freshness. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, a traditional method for Cava production. It is then aged on its lees for a minimum of 30 months, a crucial step for developing its characteristic texture and aromatic profile. The grapes are harvested with attention to achieving a balance of ripeness and acidity.
