Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada, in Spain, by Codorniu. 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 green apple, bright citrus zest, faint toasted almond, snappy, clean, everyday traditional-method sparkle.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Sparkling
- Grape
- Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada
- Country
- Spain
- Producer
- Codorniu
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut
- Tapas
- fried food
- sushi
- brunch
- salty snacks
When to open it
- Celebration
- brunch
- party pour
- aperitif
Where to buy Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut taste like?
Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut 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 green apple, bright citrus zest, faint toasted almond, snappy, clean, everyday traditional-method sparkle.
What food goes with Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut?
Michael pairs Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut with Tapas, fried food, sushi, brunch and salty snacks. It works best for Celebration, brunch, party pour and aperitif.
How much does Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut cost?
Codorniu Cuvee Clasico Cava Brut falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada Michael has poured
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- Camps d'Estels Cava Nature$ · under $15
- Cantaora Brut Cava$ · under $15
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