Friday, January 1, 2010

Jaume Serra Cristalino Brut

Variety: Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo
Country of origin: Spain
Wine appellation: Penedes
Vintage: non vintage (purchased in 2007)
Alcohol content: 11.5%
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: straw yellow
Bouquet: pear, apple, biscuit
Taste: green apple, green pear, lime, biscuits, medium to long finish
Recommended food pairing: pate from duck liver
Overall score: 84
Price: CZK 200
This was amazing sparkling wine for the price. If I remember correctly  I got it for less than CZK 200 and for this price it is shocking price/value ratio. Somehow the bottle finished really quickly:). It does not have the complexity of some Champagnes it is more breezy, with excellent lively acidity similar to green apple accompanied by pear and biscuit tones. Also it does not cost 4 - 5 times more like most of non vintage Champagnes do!!. I should have one more bottle in the cellar so I look forward to have some occasion to open it:)

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