2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (11.5%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2034 |
| Available as of | Feb 28, 2026 |
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Winery description
Recaredo has been located in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia since 1924 and is considered one of the leading producers in Corpinnat. The family business works exclusively with its own, organically and biodynamically certified vineyards and produces only Brut Nature wines from a single vintage. Everything is done on the estate itself, from vinification to long aging in bottles with natural corks. Transparency, terroir, and long aging are at the heart of their philosophy. At Recaredo, the bottles are disgorged by hand without freezing the neck. Recaredo's Cavas are among the pinnacle of sparkling wines, and their quality often surpasses that of well-known Champagne houses. Recaredo is a master in the field of Long-Aged Cavas and almost always beats many well-known Champagne brands, especially when considering price, where, in our opinion, they beat all their French counterparts. More information about this winery can be found under the "Winery" tab.
2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO
The Terrers 2020 is a pure expression of the traditional grapes of the Penedès, with Xarel lo taking centre stage. The wine comes from a mosaic of owned vineyards within the Corpinnat area, situated on calcareous, loamy soils with excellent drainage and water regulation. The 2020 vintage experienced exceptionally high rainfall followed by hot summer heatwaves, resulting in low yields and concentrated fruit.
Corpinnat and exclusivity
Corpinnat stands for provenance, strict quality standards, and complete control over production. Recaredo is one of the driving forces behind this movement. The winery works entirely with its own vineyards within Corpinnat, cultivated entirely organically and biodynamically, using only native varieties. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle using its own must instead of cane sugar, a rare and labor-intensive method.
All wines are aged for a long time in bottles with natural corks and are hand-stopped and disgorged without freezing the neck. This artisanal approach, combined with low yields and strict selection, underscores Recaredo's exclusive character within the Spanish premium segment.
Recaredo produces exclusively vintage Brut Nature wines. The minimum bottle aging period has been increased to 40 months, meaning the estate will deliberately not release any wine for a year at certain times. Yields have dropped dramatically in recent years, from 42 hl/ha in 2019 to just 14.7 hl/ha in 2024. This extreme selection underscores the estate's exclusive character.
Grapes, vinification and maturation
The 2020 vintage is composed of 91% Xarel lo, 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada, and 1% Monastrell. Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle with the wine’s own must. The wine matured for at least 52 months on its lees, sealed with natural cork. The alcohol content is 11.5%. Total sulphur dioxide, at 42 mg/l, remains well below the European limit for organic white wines. The average yield in 2020 was around 24 hl/ha, considerably lower than the upper limit within Corpinnat.
Color, smell and taste
Bright straw yellow with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose reveals notes of citrus, brioche, light caramel, and subtle toasted nuances thanks to the long lees aging. Dry, taut, and energetic on the palate, with a fine texture and distinct chalky minerality. The wine combines freshness with maturity and has a clean, slightly savory finish. Compared to the 2019, the 2020 is slightly rounder and more approachable, yet retains balance and precision.
Wine-Food and Discount
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers. In the "Food" tab, you'll find advice on what to consider for the perfect wine-and-spice pairing, as well as several dish suggestions from our Sommelier.
Specifications
| Available as of | Feb 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Penedès |
| Appellation | Corpinnat |
| Winery | Recaredo |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Xarel-Lo |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 11.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Mineraal, Rijk, Rond |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO is een verfijnde cava met een levendige frisheid en een complexe smaak van citrus, brioche en subtiele geroosterde tonen. Dankzij de lange rijping op de lie krijgt deze wijn een delicate mineraliteit en een elegante, licht hartige afdronk. Deze sprankelende wijn past perfect bij witte en vettige visgerechten of schel- en schaaldieren, vooral wanneer ze op een zachte wijze bereid zijn zoals gestoomd, gegrild of in een lichte saus, waardoor de frisse en minerale karakteristieken mooi tot hun recht komen. Ook gerechten met een lichte, romige saus of een subtiele smaak maken een mooie match, waarbij de wijn de verfijning en frisheid behoudt. |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93+
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$43
Drink Date:
2026 - 2031
We also tasted the 2020 Terrers, which suffered a bit in the comparison with the 2019 that I tasted next to it. In this difficult year, the wine has more Xarel.lo, up to 91% (in 2019 it was only 57%) with just 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada and 1% Monastrell, cropped from a warmer year with 800 liters of rain (but zero in July!). The wine has developed less flavors and aromas and is a little rounder with slightly higher pH, still keeping the poise and balance, with youth and energy after 48 months in bottle with lees. 130,000 bottles produced. The bottle I tasted had been disgorged in March 2025 and will be released after the 2025 summer.
Recaredo, one of the wineries leading the group of quality producers of sparkling wine from Penedès, Corpinnat, celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2024. They are one of the most serious projects in Spain. They only work with grapes from their own vineyards, long-certified organic and biodynamic, 90 hectares of family vineyards, with planting aimed at producing 280,000 bottles of sparkling wine and with a margin to sort, select and discard in challenging years.
They continue to be audited by Bureau Veritas for the following points:
• 100% own vineyards in the Corpinnat region,
• 100% dry-farming organic and biodynamic viticulture,
• 100% indigenous grape varieties, Xarel.lo and Macabeu,
• 100% hand-harvested,
• 100% vinification on the property,
• 100% yeasts from their own vineyards for the first and second fermentations,
• 100% second fermentation in the bottle with must,
• 100% aging for a minimum of 30 months,
• 100% aging with a natural cork stopper,
• 100% manual rinsing on a wine rack, and
• 100% hand-disgorged without freezing.
They only produce single-harvest brut nature wines and are going to increase the minimum time with lees in bottle to 40 months. So, at one point, they have to be one year without selling any wine...
The yields in the last few years have diminished tremendously, from 42 hectoliters per hectare in 2019 to 26 in 2021 and 2022, 23 in 2023 and only 14.7 in 2024.
Published: May 01, 2025
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Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Sun, Limestone and Heritage: Exploring Catalunya and Levante (Nov 2025)
The 2020 Brut Nature Terrers is composed of 91% Xarel·lo, 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada and 1% Monastrell from Penedès. It was aged 53 months and disgorged on July 24, 2025 (11.5% alcohol). Aromas of caramel, flan, crème brûlée and a hint of citrus mark the bouquet. Dry, with fine texture and straightforward expression, its complexity comes from extended aging. A well-executed wine for the 2020 vintage, it is readier to drink than the 2019.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on November 2025
Recaredo has specialized in sparkling wines since 1924. Founding members of Corpinnat, these third-generation winemakers tend 100 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards and exclusively produce Brut Nature at their Sant Sadurní d’Anoia winery. They select the yeasts themselves and use wine must for the second fermentation. Their wines are impressively expressive and balanced. Of all the sparkling wines I tried in Penedès, these captivated me the most with their distinctive identity, complexity and flavor.
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The Mata family of Recaredo Cava has been making high-quality cavas since 1924. Their estate is situated in the Grand Cru area for Spanish cavas: Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Vilobi de Penedes, Subirat and Torralavit in the Alt Penedes. The third, fourth and fifth generations are currently active in the company and still produce very high quality cava. Recaredo is a winery run by a family of winegrowers who specialize in high quality brut nature sparkling wines with the distinctive character resulting from long maturation and together with Mestres they are the absolute masters of Long-aged Cavas and are Parker compared to the Tondonias among the Cavas. At Recaredo they produce unprecedented high quality wines that are aged for a very long time and are made organic / biodynamic (certified).
Since 2006, all 50 hectares of their vineyards are cultivated according to DEMETER regulations. The grapes are picked by hand and fermented separately for each plot in their own cellar. They only use 40% of the must, only the first juice released after bruising is good enough for their cava. The fermentation of the must takes place partly in oak and partly in a steel tank. After fermentation and assembling of the still wine, the bottles are filled and capped with a natural cork to disappear for a period of between 30 and 120 months in the beautiful cellars of Recaredo. Every 14 months the bottles are shaken and moved to 'move' the yeast present in the bottle. According to Ton Mata, this ensures a better development of the taste. When the bottles are ready for disgorgement, they are moved to Pupitres where they are turned by hand so that the yeast plug slowly descends to the neck.
Recaredo is very committed to the Penedès region and produces in an honest way, without any artifice - great wines from its own vineyards and even since 2014 has started working exclusively with historical varieties from the Penedès region: Xarel lo, Parellada and Macabeu for sparkling whites and Garnacha and Monastrell for rosés. The Xarel·lo variety, typical of the ancient Penedès wine region, accounts for 60% of the vineyard area. The variety's long aging ability, Xarel-lo backbone and acidity make it a perfect choice for the base of our top quality sparkling wines, which with very long aging yields exceptionally fine wines.
Recaredo wines are characterized by their essentially gourmet style, a character marked by elegance and subtlety that has impressed the most discerning food and wine critics, including contributors to The New York Times, the prestigious La Revue de Vin de France, Le Monde and the influential American publication Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
The cornerstone of Recaredo's philosophy as grape growers and winemakers is a respectful alliance between people and land. They (and we) believe that a fine wine is one that reflects the land of its birth. That is why they only make vintage sparkling wines, which means that they are wines from a specific year and not a blend of years. They also practice biodynamic agriculture, an approach that goes one step further than organic. In 2010, Recaredo was the first winemaker in the Penedès region to obtain a certification for biodynamic viticulture; and in 2013, the first winemaker in the area to be accepted as a member of La Renaissance des Appellations, a prestigious international association of biodynamic winegrowers. In the vineyard, they only intervene when absolutely necessary, always striving to maintain the balance of the ecosystem, respecting the land in order to achieve the truest expression of each vintage. At Recaredo, we always prioritize natural balances and respect for biodiversity and the environment. We work our vineyards without herbicides, insecticides or synthetic chemicals and only use organic fertilizers of natural origin, which are composted ourselves.
Long Aged Cava
Like sentries patiently waiting in silence, Recaredo's bottles remain in the darkness of the cellars for at least 30 months (two and a half years) until they take on a truly unique character. In the case of Recaredo's most exclusive family collections, some of the sparkling wines are aged for almost 30 years, preserving the delicacy of the time and a wealth of elegant and complex nuances.
Recaredo & Cava Mestres are the only winery in the world that ages all its wines exclusively with natural cork stoppers. Cork is ideal for preserving the original character of a long-aged cava. It is natural, ecological and sustainable, and it is part of our Mediterranean identity and a
100% OWN VINEYARDS IN THE CORPINNAT TERRITORY 100% ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC, DRY-FARMED VITICULTURE 100% INDIGENOUS VARIETIES 100% HAND-HARVESTED GRAPES 100% IN-HOUSE VINIFICATION 100% OWN YEASTS IN THE FIRST AND SECOND FERMENTATION 100% SECOND FERMENTATION IN THE BOTTLE WITH MUST 100% AGED FOR AT LEAST 30 MONTHS 100% AGED WITH NATURAL CORK STOPPER 100% RIDDLING BY HAND ON RACKS 100% DISGORGED BY HAND WITHOUT FREEZING
Food
Food Pairings
De 2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO is een verfijnde cava met een levendige frisheid en een complexe smaak van citrus, brioche en subtiele geroosterde tonen. Dankzij de lange rijping op de lie krijgt deze wijn een delicate mineraliteit en een elegante, licht hartige afdronk. Deze sprankelende wijn past perfect bij witte en vettige visgerechten of schel- en schaaldieren, vooral wanneer ze op een zachte wijze bereid zijn zoals gestoomd, gegrild of in een lichte saus, waardoor de frisse en minerale karakteristieken mooi tot hun recht komen. Ook gerechten met een lichte, romige saus of een subtiele smaak maken een mooie match, waarbij de wijn de verfijning en frisheid behoudt.
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Recaredo has been located in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia since 1924 and is considered one of the leading producers in Corpinnat. The family business works exclusively with its own, organically and biodynamically certified vineyards and produces only Brut Nature wines from a single vintage. Everything is done on the estate itself, from vinification to long aging in bottles with natural corks. Transparency, terroir, and long aging are at the heart of their philosophy. At Recaredo, the bottles are disgorged by hand without freezing the neck. Recaredo's Cavas are among the pinnacle of sparkling wines, and their quality often surpasses that of well-known Champagne houses. Recaredo is a master in the field of Long-Aged Cavas and almost always beats many well-known Champagne brands, especially when considering price, where, in our opinion, they beat all their French counterparts. More information about this winery can be found under the "Winery" tab.
2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO
The Terrers 2020 is a pure expression of the traditional grapes of the Penedès, with Xarel lo taking centre stage. The wine comes from a mosaic of owned vineyards within the Corpinnat area, situated on calcareous, loamy soils with excellent drainage and water regulation. The 2020 vintage experienced exceptionally high rainfall followed by hot summer heatwaves, resulting in low yields and concentrated fruit.
Corpinnat and exclusivity
Corpinnat stands for provenance, strict quality standards, and complete control over production. Recaredo is one of the driving forces behind this movement. The winery works entirely with its own vineyards within Corpinnat, cultivated entirely organically and biodynamically, using only native varieties. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle using its own must instead of cane sugar, a rare and labor-intensive method.
All wines are aged for a long time in bottles with natural corks and are hand-stopped and disgorged without freezing the neck. This artisanal approach, combined with low yields and strict selection, underscores Recaredo's exclusive character within the Spanish premium segment.
Recaredo produces exclusively vintage Brut Nature wines. The minimum bottle aging period has been increased to 40 months, meaning the estate will deliberately not release any wine for a year at certain times. Yields have dropped dramatically in recent years, from 42 hl/ha in 2019 to just 14.7 hl/ha in 2024. This extreme selection underscores the estate's exclusive character.
Grapes, vinification and maturation
The 2020 vintage is composed of 91% Xarel lo, 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada, and 1% Monastrell. Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle with the wine’s own must. The wine matured for at least 52 months on its lees, sealed with natural cork. The alcohol content is 11.5%. Total sulphur dioxide, at 42 mg/l, remains well below the European limit for organic white wines. The average yield in 2020 was around 24 hl/ha, considerably lower than the upper limit within Corpinnat.
Color, smell and taste
Bright straw yellow with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose reveals notes of citrus, brioche, light caramel, and subtle toasted nuances thanks to the long lees aging. Dry, taut, and energetic on the palate, with a fine texture and distinct chalky minerality. The wine combines freshness with maturity and has a clean, slightly savory finish. Compared to the 2019, the 2020 is slightly rounder and more approachable, yet retains balance and precision.
Wine-Food and Discount
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers. In the "Food" tab, you'll find advice on what to consider for the perfect wine-and-spice pairing, as well as several dish suggestions from our Sommelier.
| Available as of | Feb 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Penedès |
| Appellation | Corpinnat |
| Winery | Recaredo |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Xarel-Lo |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 11.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Mineraal, Rijk, Rond |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO is een verfijnde cava met een levendige frisheid en een complexe smaak van citrus, brioche en subtiele geroosterde tonen. Dankzij de lange rijping op de lie krijgt deze wijn een delicate mineraliteit en een elegante, licht hartige afdronk. Deze sprankelende wijn past perfect bij witte en vettige visgerechten of schel- en schaaldieren, vooral wanneer ze op een zachte wijze bereid zijn zoals gestoomd, gegrild of in een lichte saus, waardoor de frisse en minerale karakteristieken mooi tot hun recht komen. Ook gerechten met een lichte, romige saus of een subtiele smaak maken een mooie match, waarbij de wijn de verfijning en frisheid behoudt. |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93+
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$43
Drink Date:
2026 - 2031
We also tasted the 2020 Terrers, which suffered a bit in the comparison with the 2019 that I tasted next to it. In this difficult year, the wine has more Xarel.lo, up to 91% (in 2019 it was only 57%) with just 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada and 1% Monastrell, cropped from a warmer year with 800 liters of rain (but zero in July!). The wine has developed less flavors and aromas and is a little rounder with slightly higher pH, still keeping the poise and balance, with youth and energy after 48 months in bottle with lees. 130,000 bottles produced. The bottle I tasted had been disgorged in March 2025 and will be released after the 2025 summer.
Recaredo, one of the wineries leading the group of quality producers of sparkling wine from Penedès, Corpinnat, celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2024. They are one of the most serious projects in Spain. They only work with grapes from their own vineyards, long-certified organic and biodynamic, 90 hectares of family vineyards, with planting aimed at producing 280,000 bottles of sparkling wine and with a margin to sort, select and discard in challenging years.
They continue to be audited by Bureau Veritas for the following points:
• 100% own vineyards in the Corpinnat region,
• 100% dry-farming organic and biodynamic viticulture,
• 100% indigenous grape varieties, Xarel.lo and Macabeu,
• 100% hand-harvested,
• 100% vinification on the property,
• 100% yeasts from their own vineyards for the first and second fermentations,
• 100% second fermentation in the bottle with must,
• 100% aging for a minimum of 30 months,
• 100% aging with a natural cork stopper,
• 100% manual rinsing on a wine rack, and
• 100% hand-disgorged without freezing.
They only produce single-harvest brut nature wines and are going to increase the minimum time with lees in bottle to 40 months. So, at one point, they have to be one year without selling any wine...
The yields in the last few years have diminished tremendously, from 42 hectoliters per hectare in 2019 to 26 in 2021 and 2022, 23 in 2023 and only 14.7 in 2024.
Published: May 01, 2025
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Sun, Limestone and Heritage: Exploring Catalunya and Levante (Nov 2025)
The 2020 Brut Nature Terrers is composed of 91% Xarel·lo, 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada and 1% Monastrell from Penedès. It was aged 53 months and disgorged on July 24, 2025 (11.5% alcohol). Aromas of caramel, flan, crème brûlée and a hint of citrus mark the bouquet. Dry, with fine texture and straightforward expression, its complexity comes from extended aging. A well-executed wine for the 2020 vintage, it is readier to drink than the 2019.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on November 2025
Recaredo has specialized in sparkling wines since 1924. Founding members of Corpinnat, these third-generation winemakers tend 100 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards and exclusively produce Brut Nature at their Sant Sadurní d’Anoia winery. They select the yeasts themselves and use wine must for the second fermentation. Their wines are impressively expressive and balanced. Of all the sparkling wines I tried in Penedès, these captivated me the most with their distinctive identity, complexity and flavor.
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The Mata family of Recaredo Cava has been making high-quality cavas since 1924. Their estate is situated in the Grand Cru area for Spanish cavas: Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Vilobi de Penedes, Subirat and Torralavit in the Alt Penedes. The third, fourth and fifth generations are currently active in the company and still produce very high quality cava. Recaredo is a winery run by a family of winegrowers who specialize in high quality brut nature sparkling wines with the distinctive character resulting from long maturation and together with Mestres they are the absolute masters of Long-aged Cavas and are Parker compared to the Tondonias among the Cavas. At Recaredo they produce unprecedented high quality wines that are aged for a very long time and are made organic / biodynamic (certified).
Since 2006, all 50 hectares of their vineyards are cultivated according to DEMETER regulations. The grapes are picked by hand and fermented separately for each plot in their own cellar. They only use 40% of the must, only the first juice released after bruising is good enough for their cava. The fermentation of the must takes place partly in oak and partly in a steel tank. After fermentation and assembling of the still wine, the bottles are filled and capped with a natural cork to disappear for a period of between 30 and 120 months in the beautiful cellars of Recaredo. Every 14 months the bottles are shaken and moved to 'move' the yeast present in the bottle. According to Ton Mata, this ensures a better development of the taste. When the bottles are ready for disgorgement, they are moved to Pupitres where they are turned by hand so that the yeast plug slowly descends to the neck.
Recaredo is very committed to the Penedès region and produces in an honest way, without any artifice - great wines from its own vineyards and even since 2014 has started working exclusively with historical varieties from the Penedès region: Xarel lo, Parellada and Macabeu for sparkling whites and Garnacha and Monastrell for rosés. The Xarel·lo variety, typical of the ancient Penedès wine region, accounts for 60% of the vineyard area. The variety's long aging ability, Xarel-lo backbone and acidity make it a perfect choice for the base of our top quality sparkling wines, which with very long aging yields exceptionally fine wines.
Recaredo wines are characterized by their essentially gourmet style, a character marked by elegance and subtlety that has impressed the most discerning food and wine critics, including contributors to The New York Times, the prestigious La Revue de Vin de France, Le Monde and the influential American publication Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
The cornerstone of Recaredo's philosophy as grape growers and winemakers is a respectful alliance between people and land. They (and we) believe that a fine wine is one that reflects the land of its birth. That is why they only make vintage sparkling wines, which means that they are wines from a specific year and not a blend of years. They also practice biodynamic agriculture, an approach that goes one step further than organic. In 2010, Recaredo was the first winemaker in the Penedès region to obtain a certification for biodynamic viticulture; and in 2013, the first winemaker in the area to be accepted as a member of La Renaissance des Appellations, a prestigious international association of biodynamic winegrowers. In the vineyard, they only intervene when absolutely necessary, always striving to maintain the balance of the ecosystem, respecting the land in order to achieve the truest expression of each vintage. At Recaredo, we always prioritize natural balances and respect for biodiversity and the environment. We work our vineyards without herbicides, insecticides or synthetic chemicals and only use organic fertilizers of natural origin, which are composted ourselves.
Long Aged Cava
Like sentries patiently waiting in silence, Recaredo's bottles remain in the darkness of the cellars for at least 30 months (two and a half years) until they take on a truly unique character. In the case of Recaredo's most exclusive family collections, some of the sparkling wines are aged for almost 30 years, preserving the delicacy of the time and a wealth of elegant and complex nuances.
Recaredo & Cava Mestres are the only winery in the world that ages all its wines exclusively with natural cork stoppers. Cork is ideal for preserving the original character of a long-aged cava. It is natural, ecological and sustainable, and it is part of our Mediterranean identity and a
100% OWN VINEYARDS IN THE CORPINNAT TERRITORY 100% ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC, DRY-FARMED VITICULTURE 100% INDIGENOUS VARIETIES 100% HAND-HARVESTED GRAPES 100% IN-HOUSE VINIFICATION 100% OWN YEASTS IN THE FIRST AND SECOND FERMENTATION 100% SECOND FERMENTATION IN THE BOTTLE WITH MUST 100% AGED FOR AT LEAST 30 MONTHS 100% AGED WITH NATURAL CORK STOPPER 100% RIDDLING BY HAND ON RACKS 100% DISGORGED BY HAND WITHOUT FREEZING
Food Pairings
De 2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO is een verfijnde cava met een levendige frisheid en een complexe smaak van citrus, brioche en subtiele geroosterde tonen. Dankzij de lange rijping op de lie krijgt deze wijn een delicate mineraliteit en een elegante, licht hartige afdronk. Deze sprankelende wijn past perfect bij witte en vettige visgerechten of schel- en schaaldieren, vooral wanneer ze op een zachte wijze bereid zijn zoals gestoomd, gegrild of in een lichte saus, waardoor de frisse en minerale karakteristieken mooi tot hun recht komen. Ook gerechten met een lichte, romige saus of een subtiele smaak maken een mooie match, waarbij de wijn de verfijning en frisheid behoudt.
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Recaredo has been located in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia since 1924 and is considered one of the leading producers in Corpinnat. The family business works exclusively with its own, organically and biodynamically certified vineyards and produces only Brut Nature wines from a single vintage. Everything is done on the estate itself, from vinification to long aging in bottles with natural corks. Transparency, terroir, and long aging are at the heart of their philosophy. At Recaredo, the bottles are disgorged by hand without freezing the neck. Recaredo's Cavas are among the pinnacle of sparkling wines, and their quality often surpasses that of well-known Champagne houses. Recaredo is a master in the field of Long-Aged Cavas and almost always beats many well-known Champagne brands, especially when considering price, where, in our opinion, they beat all their French counterparts. More information about this winery can be found under the "Winery" tab.
2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO
The Terrers 2020 is a pure expression of the traditional grapes of the Penedès, with Xarel lo taking centre stage. The wine comes from a mosaic of owned vineyards within the Corpinnat area, situated on calcareous, loamy soils with excellent drainage and water regulation. The 2020 vintage experienced exceptionally high rainfall followed by hot summer heatwaves, resulting in low yields and concentrated fruit.
Corpinnat and exclusivity
Corpinnat stands for provenance, strict quality standards, and complete control over production. Recaredo is one of the driving forces behind this movement. The winery works entirely with its own vineyards within Corpinnat, cultivated entirely organically and biodynamically, using only native varieties. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle using its own must instead of cane sugar, a rare and labor-intensive method.
All wines are aged for a long time in bottles with natural corks and are hand-stopped and disgorged without freezing the neck. This artisanal approach, combined with low yields and strict selection, underscores Recaredo's exclusive character within the Spanish premium segment.
Recaredo produces exclusively vintage Brut Nature wines. The minimum bottle aging period has been increased to 40 months, meaning the estate will deliberately not release any wine for a year at certain times. Yields have dropped dramatically in recent years, from 42 hl/ha in 2019 to just 14.7 hl/ha in 2024. This extreme selection underscores the estate's exclusive character.
Grapes, vinification and maturation
The 2020 vintage is composed of 91% Xarel lo, 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada, and 1% Monastrell. Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle with the wine’s own must. The wine matured for at least 52 months on its lees, sealed with natural cork. The alcohol content is 11.5%. Total sulphur dioxide, at 42 mg/l, remains well below the European limit for organic white wines. The average yield in 2020 was around 24 hl/ha, considerably lower than the upper limit within Corpinnat.
Color, smell and taste
Bright straw yellow with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose reveals notes of citrus, brioche, light caramel, and subtle toasted nuances thanks to the long lees aging. Dry, taut, and energetic on the palate, with a fine texture and distinct chalky minerality. The wine combines freshness with maturity and has a clean, slightly savory finish. Compared to the 2019, the 2020 is slightly rounder and more approachable, yet retains balance and precision.
Wine-Food and Discount
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Specifications
| Available as of | Feb 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Packing information | Box |
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Penedès |
| Appellation | Corpinnat |
| Winery | Recaredo |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Xarel-Lo |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2034 |
| Alcohol % | 11.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | Yes |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Mineraal, Rijk, Rond |
| Drink moments | Iets te vieren, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Romantisch |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO is een verfijnde cava met een levendige frisheid en een complexe smaak van citrus, brioche en subtiele geroosterde tonen. Dankzij de lange rijping op de lie krijgt deze wijn een delicate mineraliteit en een elegante, licht hartige afdronk. Deze sprankelende wijn past perfect bij witte en vettige visgerechten of schel- en schaaldieren, vooral wanneer ze op een zachte wijze bereid zijn zoals gestoomd, gegrild of in een lichte saus, waardoor de frisse en minerale karakteristieken mooi tot hun recht komen. Ook gerechten met een lichte, romige saus of een subtiele smaak maken een mooie match, waarbij de wijn de verfijning en frisheid behoudt. |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 93+
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$43
Drink Date:
2026 - 2031
We also tasted the 2020 Terrers, which suffered a bit in the comparison with the 2019 that I tasted next to it. In this difficult year, the wine has more Xarel.lo, up to 91% (in 2019 it was only 57%) with just 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada and 1% Monastrell, cropped from a warmer year with 800 liters of rain (but zero in July!). The wine has developed less flavors and aromas and is a little rounder with slightly higher pH, still keeping the poise and balance, with youth and energy after 48 months in bottle with lees. 130,000 bottles produced. The bottle I tasted had been disgorged in March 2025 and will be released after the 2025 summer.
Recaredo, one of the wineries leading the group of quality producers of sparkling wine from Penedès, Corpinnat, celebrated its 100 anniversary in 2024. They are one of the most serious projects in Spain. They only work with grapes from their own vineyards, long-certified organic and biodynamic, 90 hectares of family vineyards, with planting aimed at producing 280,000 bottles of sparkling wine and with a margin to sort, select and discard in challenging years.
They continue to be audited by Bureau Veritas for the following points:
• 100% own vineyards in the Corpinnat region,
• 100% dry-farming organic and biodynamic viticulture,
• 100% indigenous grape varieties, Xarel.lo and Macabeu,
• 100% hand-harvested,
• 100% vinification on the property,
• 100% yeasts from their own vineyards for the first and second fermentations,
• 100% second fermentation in the bottle with must,
• 100% aging for a minimum of 30 months,
• 100% aging with a natural cork stopper,
• 100% manual rinsing on a wine rack, and
• 100% hand-disgorged without freezing.
They only produce single-harvest brut nature wines and are going to increase the minimum time with lees in bottle to 40 months. So, at one point, they have to be one year without selling any wine...
The yields in the last few years have diminished tremendously, from 42 hectoliters per hectare in 2019 to 26 in 2021 and 2022, 23 in 2023 and only 14.7 in 2024.
Published: May 01, 2025
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Vinous
92
Drinking Window
2025 - 2035
From: Sun, Limestone and Heritage: Exploring Catalunya and Levante (Nov 2025)
The 2020 Brut Nature Terrers is composed of 91% Xarel·lo, 5% Macabeu, 3% Parellada and 1% Monastrell from Penedès. It was aged 53 months and disgorged on July 24, 2025 (11.5% alcohol). Aromas of caramel, flan, crème brûlée and a hint of citrus mark the bouquet. Dry, with fine texture and straightforward expression, its complexity comes from extended aging. A well-executed wine for the 2020 vintage, it is readier to drink than the 2019.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on November 2025
Recaredo has specialized in sparkling wines since 1924. Founding members of Corpinnat, these third-generation winemakers tend 100 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards and exclusively produce Brut Nature at their Sant Sadurní d’Anoia winery. They select the yeasts themselves and use wine must for the second fermentation. Their wines are impressively expressive and balanced. Of all the sparkling wines I tried in Penedès, these captivated me the most with their distinctive identity, complexity and flavor.
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The Mata family of Recaredo Cava has been making high-quality cavas since 1924. Their estate is situated in the Grand Cru area for Spanish cavas: Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Vilobi de Penedes, Subirat and Torralavit in the Alt Penedes. The third, fourth and fifth generations are currently active in the company and still produce very high quality cava. Recaredo is a winery run by a family of winegrowers who specialize in high quality brut nature sparkling wines with the distinctive character resulting from long maturation and together with Mestres they are the absolute masters of Long-aged Cavas and are Parker compared to the Tondonias among the Cavas. At Recaredo they produce unprecedented high quality wines that are aged for a very long time and are made organic / biodynamic (certified).
Since 2006, all 50 hectares of their vineyards are cultivated according to DEMETER regulations. The grapes are picked by hand and fermented separately for each plot in their own cellar. They only use 40% of the must, only the first juice released after bruising is good enough for their cava. The fermentation of the must takes place partly in oak and partly in a steel tank. After fermentation and assembling of the still wine, the bottles are filled and capped with a natural cork to disappear for a period of between 30 and 120 months in the beautiful cellars of Recaredo. Every 14 months the bottles are shaken and moved to 'move' the yeast present in the bottle. According to Ton Mata, this ensures a better development of the taste. When the bottles are ready for disgorgement, they are moved to Pupitres where they are turned by hand so that the yeast plug slowly descends to the neck.
Recaredo is very committed to the Penedès region and produces in an honest way, without any artifice - great wines from its own vineyards and even since 2014 has started working exclusively with historical varieties from the Penedès region: Xarel lo, Parellada and Macabeu for sparkling whites and Garnacha and Monastrell for rosés. The Xarel·lo variety, typical of the ancient Penedès wine region, accounts for 60% of the vineyard area. The variety's long aging ability, Xarel-lo backbone and acidity make it a perfect choice for the base of our top quality sparkling wines, which with very long aging yields exceptionally fine wines.
Recaredo wines are characterized by their essentially gourmet style, a character marked by elegance and subtlety that has impressed the most discerning food and wine critics, including contributors to The New York Times, the prestigious La Revue de Vin de France, Le Monde and the influential American publication Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.
The cornerstone of Recaredo's philosophy as grape growers and winemakers is a respectful alliance between people and land. They (and we) believe that a fine wine is one that reflects the land of its birth. That is why they only make vintage sparkling wines, which means that they are wines from a specific year and not a blend of years. They also practice biodynamic agriculture, an approach that goes one step further than organic. In 2010, Recaredo was the first winemaker in the Penedès region to obtain a certification for biodynamic viticulture; and in 2013, the first winemaker in the area to be accepted as a member of La Renaissance des Appellations, a prestigious international association of biodynamic winegrowers. In the vineyard, they only intervene when absolutely necessary, always striving to maintain the balance of the ecosystem, respecting the land in order to achieve the truest expression of each vintage. At Recaredo, we always prioritize natural balances and respect for biodiversity and the environment. We work our vineyards without herbicides, insecticides or synthetic chemicals and only use organic fertilizers of natural origin, which are composted ourselves.
Long Aged Cava
Like sentries patiently waiting in silence, Recaredo's bottles remain in the darkness of the cellars for at least 30 months (two and a half years) until they take on a truly unique character. In the case of Recaredo's most exclusive family collections, some of the sparkling wines are aged for almost 30 years, preserving the delicacy of the time and a wealth of elegant and complex nuances.
Recaredo & Cava Mestres are the only winery in the world that ages all its wines exclusively with natural cork stoppers. Cork is ideal for preserving the original character of a long-aged cava. It is natural, ecological and sustainable, and it is part of our Mediterranean identity and a
100% OWN VINEYARDS IN THE CORPINNAT TERRITORY 100% ORGANIC, BIODYNAMIC, DRY-FARMED VITICULTURE 100% INDIGENOUS VARIETIES 100% HAND-HARVESTED GRAPES 100% IN-HOUSE VINIFICATION 100% OWN YEASTS IN THE FIRST AND SECOND FERMENTATION 100% SECOND FERMENTATION IN THE BOTTLE WITH MUST 100% AGED FOR AT LEAST 30 MONTHS 100% AGED WITH NATURAL CORK STOPPER 100% RIDDLING BY HAND ON RACKS 100% DISGORGED BY HAND WITHOUT FREEZING
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Food Pairings
De 2020 Recaredo Corpinnat Terrers Brut Nature BIO is een verfijnde cava met een levendige frisheid en een complexe smaak van citrus, brioche en subtiele geroosterde tonen. Dankzij de lange rijping op de lie krijgt deze wijn een delicate mineraliteit en een elegante, licht hartige afdronk. Deze sprankelende wijn past perfect bij witte en vettige visgerechten of schel- en schaaldieren, vooral wanneer ze op een zachte wijze bereid zijn zoals gestoomd, gegrild of in een lichte saus, waardoor de frisse en minerale karakteristieken mooi tot hun recht komen. Ook gerechten met een lichte, romige saus of een subtiele smaak maken een mooie match, waarbij de wijn de verfijning en frisheid behoudt.
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