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Borrasca Brut Cava: A Sommelier's Take

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

Borrasca Brut Cava is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada, in Spain, by Borrasca. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Green apple, citrus, almond, toast and pairs well with Tapas, fried food and sushi.

Michael's take

“Crisp lemon zest, faint chalky minerals, clean party-ready bubbles.”

Tasting profile

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

What to eat with Borrasca Brut Cava

  • Tapas
  • fried food
  • sushi
  • brunch
  • salty snacks

When to open it

  • Celebration
  • brunch
  • party pour
  • aperitif

Where to buy Borrasca Brut Cava

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Questions people ask

What does Borrasca Brut Cava taste like?

Borrasca Brut Cava is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Green apple, citrus, almond, toast. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp lemon zest, faint chalky minerals, clean party-ready bubbles.

What food goes with Borrasca Brut Cava?

Michael pairs Borrasca Brut Cava with Tapas, fried food, sushi, brunch and salty snacks. It works best for Celebration, brunch, party pour and aperitif.

How much does Borrasca Brut Cava cost?

Borrasca Brut Cava falls in Michael's $ · under $15 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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