COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Macabeo, Xarel-lo
PRODUCER
Oliver Viticultors S.L.
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gemma Brut Nature is a white sparkling wine from Oliver Viticultors S.L., produced in the Penedès region of Spain. This Cava is made from a blend of Chardonnay, Macabeo, and Xarel-lo grapes. The producer, Oliver Viticultors, is a family-run estate dedicated to preserving winemaking traditions and expressing the unique terroir of their land. They cultivate their vineyards using organic and biodynamic principles. The Gemma Brut Nature is distinguished by its Brut Nature classification, indicating no added sugar, and its extended aging process on lees, which contributes to its complexity.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified organic and biodynamic vineyards.
Fact 02
Brut Nature means zero added sugar.
Fact 03
A family legacy revived in an old farmhouse winery.
Fact 04
All Oliver Viticultors Cavas are vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Gemma Brut Nature is produced using the traditional method for sparkling wine. The grapes are likely fermented, then undergo a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which creates the wine's characteristic bubbles. A key aspect of its production is the extended aging period on lees, a process where the wine rests on the dead yeast cells left over from fermentation. This lees aging is fundamental to developing the wine's complexity and texture. The wine is bottled with a Brut Nature dosage, meaning no sugar is added after the secondary fermentation, resulting in a very dry wine.
