Cristalino Cava Brut - NV
Item # 15033
750mL
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$119.52
$113.54/ Case of 12
Tasting Notes
This soft, fruit-forward Cava has a lovely nose of apples, toast, and cinnamon. The rich flavors of ripe apples and figs finish with a clean citrus note. Simple and fun, this is a great apéritif.
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Staff Pick Notes
Looking for a low cost sparkling wine that drinks like a star? Look no further!
Cristalino, comprised of Chardonnay, Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarello, is a crisp fresh sparkler that won't break the bank but will stand up to any occasion that calls for some bubbly.
A perfect selection for a hot summer day or BBQ at the beach this Cava can drink beautifully on its on, or act as a fresh additive to a bright cocktail.
Pour it up with some gin, vodka and your favorite summer juice, and you're in business!
- CS
Astor's Glossary of Terms
Central to the Spanish winemaking philosophy is the belief that wine should be released only when it is ready to be consumed, and not a moment before. Spanish wine law focuses squarely on this issue: the terms Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva are highly regulated indicators of the amount of time a wine has aged prior to its release. In Rioja, Navarra, and the Ribera del Duero (which have the...
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