Juvé & Camps Gran Reserva de Familia, Cava Brut Nature, 750ml, Spain
The Wine
Our most well-known cava is a Brut Nature made with free-run juice from grapes grown on our Espiells (Can Rius), La Cuscona and Mediona estates.
Reserva de la Família was originally made for the Juvé family own consumption and nowadays has become the world’s bestselling Cava Gran Reserva Brut Nature.
Reserva de la Familia is our most emotional cuvée. This is the wine that we create for toasting at all those get-togethers where we eat and drink and share long conversations.
It is also an iconic wine among the gran reservas, our great ambassador in the world of brut natures, marking a turning point in the history of our cavas. Produced from the trilogy of Penedès white wine grapes, our Reserva de la Familia embodies what we are as cava winery, from the vineyard to the glass.
The Vineyards: Espiells, Can Rius, La Cuscona y Mediona.
This is the cava we’re known for and that is because of the hard work the Juvé & Camps family has put into making it for many, many years. The concept of a top-quality cava bringing together the traditional varieties of the region: macabeu, xarel·lo and parellada. These terroirs give rise to the best characteristics for this cava, all with the same goal: to help showcase the true nature of the grape.
Vinification
Tasting notes
Bright yellow color with golden reflections and golden highlights. Fruity, fresh apple character, with notes of fresh apple, white flowers, and Mediterranean aromatic plants, such as rosemary and hints of lightly toasted bread and nuts and dried fruits. With a great balance between body and acidity, it stands out for its brut nature style -with no added sugar - its fresh & deep character and its very well-integrated bubbles.
Country of Origin:
Spain
Region / Appelation / AVA:
Catalunya / Penedes
Certification:
Grape Varieties:
50% Xarel-lo, 35% Macabeo, 15% Parellada
Alcohol (ABV):
12%
Producer:
Juvé & Camps
Ratings:
Decanter: 91 pts
Vinous: 91 pts
Wine Spectator: Top 100 Wines
Food Pairing:
Carles Gaig, Chef of the Gaig Restaurant
1 Michelin starCarles Gaig’s philosophy is based on quality produce. The innovative spirit of his culinary delights combines with traditional Catalan cuisine. Restaurant Gaig has had one Michelin star since 1993.
"Reserva de la Familia cava is the perfect companion for our cannelloni thanks to its creamy bubble, which pairs beautifully with the black truffle. The complexity of the ageing highlights the traditional roasted flavours in this dish. The acidity is pleasantly long and fresh on the palate, captivating from beginning to end".
Traditional cannelloni with truffle cream – Reserva de la Familia pairs well with rice dishes, cheese, white meat, fish, seafood and Japanese food.
Perfect with acorn-fed Iberian hams, it is also an excellent counterpoint to a vichyssoise with toasted almonds, suckling pig with apple purée or a Camembert tart with walnuts.
Serving Temp: 7-8 C (44-46 F).
Sweetness Scale:
*** Bone Dry / Brut Nature / Zero Dosage (0-3 g/L): 0 gr/L ***
Dry / Extra Brut (0-6 g/L):
Off-Dry / Brut (0-12 g/L)*** (4-7 g/l)
Medium Sweet / Extra-Sec (12-17 g/L)
Medium Sweet / Sec (17-32 g/L)
Medium Sweet / Demi-Sec (32-50 g/L)
Very Sweet / Doux (+50 g/L)