Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada, in Spain, by Freixenet. 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 lemon zest, subtle toasted almond, bone-dry, effervescent, snappy and clean textbook Cava fizz.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Sparkling
- Grape
- Macabeo/Xarel-lo/Parellada
- Country
- Spain
- Producer
- Freixenet
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
- Tapas
- fried food
- sushi
- brunch
- salty snacks
When to open it
- Celebration
- brunch
- party pour
- aperitif
Where to buy Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut taste like?
Freixenet Cordon Negro 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 lemon zest, subtle toasted almond, bone-dry, effervescent, snappy and clean textbook Cava fizz.
What food goes with Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut?
Michael pairs Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut with Tapas, fried food, sushi, brunch and salty snacks. It works best for Celebration, brunch, party pour and aperitif.
How much does Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut cost?
Freixenet Cordon Negro 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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- Bodegas Naveran Brut Cava$$ · $15–25
- Borrasca Brut Cava$ · under $15
- Camps d'Estels Cava Nature$ · under $15
- Cantaora Brut Cava$ · under $15
- Clos Amador Brut Delicat Reserva$ · under $15
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