TERRERS

If you are looking for a champagne-level sparkling wine, but want something more natural and authentic, Recaredo is the answer. This is one of the most important families of sparkling wine in Spain, based in the Penedès region (Catalonia), which works 100% biodynamically (Demeter). “Terrers” is their calling card – a wine made from classic local grapes (Xarel lo, Macabeu, Parellada). Its uniqueness is that it is aged with yeast for as much as 40 months (longer than many champagnes!) and under a natural cork, not a metal cap. It is Brut Nature – absolutely dry, without any added sugar.

Taste? The wine is dry, complex and incredibly elegant. The bubbles are fine and creamy. It is dominated by notes of ripe yellow fruits (baked apple, pear) and citrus peel, complemented by the spices of toasted bread (brioche), almonds and dried herbs from the long aging. The aftertaste is long, with a wonderful minerality.

How to serve? Serve chilled (about 8-10 °C) in a wine glass (not a narrow flute) to reveal the aromas. This is the perfect aperitif for a special occasion, but also a fantastic gastronomic wine. Pair with seafood, grilled poultry or mature cheeses.