Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada, in Spain, by Bodegas Naveran. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Baked apple, brioche, citrus, toasted nuts and pairs well with Jamon, fried chicken and shellfish.

Michael's take

“Toasty brioche crunch, bruised yellow apple, exceptional vintage Cava value.”

Tasting profile

Type
Sparkling
Grape
Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada
Country
Spain
Producer
Bodegas Naveran
Body
light-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Low
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
No oak
Price
$$ · $15–25

What to eat with Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava

  • Jamon
  • fried chicken
  • shellfish
  • brunch

When to open it

  • Celebration
  • gift bottle
  • elevated brunch

Where to buy Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava

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Questions people ask

What does Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava taste like?

Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Baked apple, brioche, citrus, toasted nuts. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Toasty brioche crunch, bruised yellow apple, exceptional vintage Cava value.

What food goes with Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava?

Michael pairs Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava with Jamon, fried chicken, shellfish and brunch. It works best for Celebration, gift bottle and elevated brunch.

How much does Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava cost?

Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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