COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada
PRODUCER
Freixenet
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Freixenet Reserva Real Brut is a Cava from Catalonia, Spain, produced by Freixenet. It was originally created in 1987 to commemorate a visit by the Spanish monarchy, earning it the distinction of a 'Royal Wine.' The wine is made using traditional Cava grapes: Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada. A distinctive aspect of its production is the entirely manual process and the use of a real cork closure, reminiscent of early winemaking practices. Freixenet itself has a long history, originating from the Casa Sala family business in 1861, and has grown into a significant global wine producer.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-9°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Created in 1987 to honor a visit from the King and Queen of Spain.
Fact 02
One of the few Cavas sealed with a traditional real cork.
Fact 03
The dosage liqueur is aged for 8 months in chestnut barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Freixenet Reserva Real Brut is produced using the traditional method for Cava. The process begins with the manual harvesting of Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada grapes. Only the first press, known as 'flower must,' is used. Primary fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with selected yeasts. The wine then undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, followed by a minimum of 30 months of aging on its lees. The dosage liqueur is aged for 8 months in chestnut barrels. The production is characterized by a manual approach, and the wine is sealed with a real cork.
