Region: Penedès (Corpinnat), Spain
Grapes: Xarel·lo, Macabeu, Parellada
Body: Medium
Notes: Crisp green apple, citrus peel, ripe pear, toasted brioche, almond skin, and crushed limestone, with a fine, creamy mousse, vibrant natural acidity, and a long, dry, mineral finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, cured jamón Ibérico, marcona almonds, fried seafood, oysters, or aged Manchego cheese
The Producer
Nadal (Can Nadal de la Boadella) is a historic, family-owned estate situated in Torrelavit, in the heart of the Penedès region of Catalonia. With winemaking origins dating back to 1510, the Nadal family is a founding member of Corpinnat, the collective of elite sparkling wine producers who broke away from the Cava DO to enforce strict quality standards: 100% organic farming, hand-harvested native grapes, on-site vinification, and extended lees aging. The estate’s vineyards are rooted in chalky, clay-limestone soils, which yield grapes of exceptional acidity, depth, and aging potential.
The Wine
Nadal's Brut Reserva is a benchmark traditional-method sparkling wine crafted from organically farmed indigenous varieties—Xarel·lo, Macabeu, and Parellada. Following a gentle pressing and primary fermentation using wild yeasts, the wine undergoes its secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its fine lees for over 30 months before disgorgement. This extended aging imparts complex autolytic character without sacrificing pure, bright fruit; it masterfully pairs an expressive bouquet of orchard fruit and toasted brioche with a creamy, mouth-coating effervescence and a long, bone-dry, chalky finish.
Region: Penedès (Corpinnat), Spain
Grapes: Xarel·lo, Macabeu, Parellada
Body: Medium
Notes: Crisp green apple, citrus peel, ripe pear, toasted brioche, almond skin, and crushed limestone, with a fine, creamy mousse, vibrant natural acidity, and a long, dry, mineral finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, cured jamón Ibérico, marcona almonds, fried seafood, oysters, or aged Manchego cheese
The Producer
Nadal (Can Nadal de la Boadella) is a historic, family-owned estate situated in Torrelavit, in the heart of the Penedès region of Catalonia. With winemaking origins dating back to 1510, the Nadal family is a founding member of Corpinnat, the collective of elite sparkling wine producers who broke away from the Cava DO to enforce strict quality standards: 100% organic farming, hand-harvested native grapes, on-site vinification, and extended lees aging. The estate’s vineyards are rooted in chalky, clay-limestone soils, which yield grapes of exceptional acidity, depth, and aging potential.
The Wine
Nadal's Brut Reserva is a benchmark traditional-method sparkling wine crafted from organically farmed indigenous varieties—Xarel·lo, Macabeu, and Parellada. Following a gentle pressing and primary fermentation using wild yeasts, the wine undergoes its secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its fine lees for over 30 months before disgorgement. This extended aging imparts complex autolytic character without sacrificing pure, bright fruit; it masterfully pairs an expressive bouquet of orchard fruit and toasted brioche with a creamy, mouth-coating effervescence and a long, bone-dry, chalky finish.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.