Marques de la Sardanapalus, Codorníu, Cava Brut
 
Type: Sparkling Wine
Grape(s): Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel·lo
Wine Region: Catalonia, Spain
Winemaking: Sustainable, not vegan
 
Tasting Notes: Citrus fruits (like lemon and lime), green apple, pear, and sometimes tropical fruits. Aromas of yeast (from the secondary fermentation process), along with floral notes and hints of almonds or nuts. Creamy mouthfeel. 
 
The Estate: Codorníu is the oldest family-owned business in Spain and one of the oldest wine companies in the world, dating back to 1551. They pioneered the production of Cava using the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise). The winery is located in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, in the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain. This area is known for its ideal climate and soil conditions for growing the grapes used in Cava production. They produce a wide range of Cavas under different labels, including Marqués de la Sardanapalus. These Cavas are made from traditional Spanish grape varieties such as Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel·lo, along with other international varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 
Codorníu focuses on blending tradition with innovation, ensuring high-quality production while respecting the heritage and culture of Cava-making in Spain. Cava Brut is a dry sparkling wine, indicating that it has low residual sugar content. This makes it crisp and refreshing, often with citrus and green apple flavors. Like Champagne, Cava undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle (traditional method), which gives it its characteristic fine bubbles and complexity.
 
Suggested food and wine pairing: Marqués de la Sardanapalus Cava Brut is known for its versatility and approachability, making it suitable for a wide range of occasions, from celebrations to everyday enjoyment. Its balanced acidity and dryness make it a popular choice as an aperitif or paired with seafood (shrimp cocktail, oysters, sushi), grilled fish, tapas (patatas bravas, croquetas, or gambas al ajillo), salads (featuring light vinaigrettes, goat cheese, or fresh greens), roast poultry (chicken, turkey, duck), light pasta (with seafood or light cream sauces, such as linguine with clams or shrimp pasta), cheese (mild and creamy cheeses like Brie, goat cheese or Spanish Manchego), desserts (fresh fruit, citrus desserts, light cakes, macarons, custard-based puddings, cheesecake, chocolate truffles or chocolate-dipped strawberries).
 
Country Spain
ALC. 11.5%
75cl