Cava Selección Especial Brut is a sparkling produced by Marqués de Monistrol in Cava, Catalonia, Spain. Made from Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Sparkling
Appellation: Cava
Region: Catalonia
Country: Spain
Grapes: Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, high acidity, dry
A traditional-method Cava from Marqués de Monistrol — crisp orchard fruit with a toasty, bready edge from lees aging.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Catalonia, Spain
Catalonia — a region in northeastern Spain centred on Barcelona, stretching from the Mediterranean coast into the mountainous interior.
Macabeo
Macabeo is a white grape from Spain, prominent in both Rioja and Catalonia, where it is also called Viura and Macabeu.
Xarel-lo
Xarel-lo is a white grape from Catalonia in Spain, centred on the Penedès region, where it is also known as Pansa Blanca.
Parellada
Parellada is a white grape from Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, best known as one of the three classic partners — alongside Macabeo and Xarel·lo — in traditional-method Cava.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cava Selección Especial Brut from?
Cava Selección Especial Brut is produced by Marqués de Monistrol in Cava, Catalonia, Spain.
What grapes are in Cava Selección Especial Brut?
Cava Selección Especial Brut is a blend of Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada.