2016 Cava Agusti Torello Kripta Gran Reserva

Agusti Torelló produces the highest quality Cava from exclusively traditional grape varieties. Agusti Torelló is a quality Cava house that works exclusively with traditional grape varieties – Macabeo, Xarello, and Parellada – for this unique region just south of Barcelona, around the town of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. All wines are disgorged (yeast residues removed and champagne cork inserted) only upon order, ensuring they remain fresh for longer after delivery. The disgorgement date is also printed on the bottles, something that many Champagne houses still do not do. Moreover, it is one of the few houses that dares to produce all its Cavas from a single vintage. The beautiful dry and honest style characterizes Agusti's wines. Agusti Torelló is the only Cava house that sells its bottles primarily in Catalonia (and its top restaurants), such as at El Celler de Can Roca. The fact that Agusti Torelló is the most significant Cava house is evident from the enormous stream of international accolades. One example: the top cuvée Kripta was selected by Bettane Desseauve for their book 'The Hundred Best Wines in the World' and served during the presentation of this book!

The Kripta has a very complex nose featuring citrus, tropical fruit, sweet nutty aromas, and vanilla. On the palate, beautifully integrated bubbles and a very long finish in which, alongside the minerals, toast, butter, and vanilla can be detected. The wine comes packaged in a beautiful box.