Loxarel Reserva Brut Nature

Masia Can Mayol is one of a number of producers who no longer apply the description Cava to their sparkling wines. They are now labelled as ‘Methode Traditionnelle’ and ‘DO Penedès’; a decision based on the desire to guarantee quality. Cava is a ‘production’ DO administered in Madrid, not a regional one.

Grape Varieties:
Chardonnay, Macabeo, Xarel-lo
Alcohol/VOL:
12.5%
Vintage:
2014
Tasting Notes:

Xarel·lo, Macabeu and Chardonnay aged over 28 months with no dosage or sulphites added after disgorging. Fruity aromas, light with a fine, crisp mouthfeel.

Other:
Biodynamic , Half-bottle available , Organic Certified , Vegan , Vegetarian

About the Producer

Masia Can Mayol

Loxarel (Xarel-lo, their principal grape varietal re-arranged) is the brand name of the 4th generation family owned estate which, under the vision of Josep Mitjans, converted to organic production in 2002 then biodynamic in 2005.

The 50ha of vineyards, located high in the mountains (and including the highest is DO Penedes) are structured around environmentally friendly production not simply organic cultivation. For example, Loxarel carry out green pruning with a flock of 250 sheep and goats which eat the vine leaves without touching the fruit as, before they mature, the grapes are too astringent and unpalatable.

Biodynamic agriculture guarantees respect for the environment, the diversity of the surroundings and includes a spiritual dimension in the relation between man and earth and earth and the universe; it involves a harmony with the universal forces to conserve fertility and the nutritive qualities of the grape grown on Masia Can Mayol’s estate in order to guarantee the best wines, sparkling wines and natural wines.

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