Perelada 'Stars' Brut Reserva Cava 2021

Castillo Perelada is one of Catalonia's most historic and celebrated wine estates, with roots stretching back to the 14th century in the Alt Empordà region of the Costa Brava. The estate has been at the forefront of Cava production for decades, demonstrating that Spain's traditional method sparkling wine can achieve a quality and complexity that rivals Champagne when produced with care and commitment. The 'Stars' Brut Reserva is one of Perelada's most distinctive cuvées — a vintage Cava that showcases the estate's finest fruit and the extraordinary potential of the indigenous Catalan varieties that define the Cava style.

The 2021 Perelada Stars Brut Reserva Cava is a blend of Xarel-lo, Macabeo, and Parellada — the classic trinity of Cava varieties — made using the traditional method with extended lees aging to develop the autolytic complexity and creamy texture that distinguish great Cava from the merely good. Pale gold with a fine, persistent bead, the nose is elegant and inviting: fresh apple, lemon curd, and white peach layered with brioche, toasted almond, and a subtle mineral note. On the palate, the wine is crisp and focused with vibrant acidity, a creamy mid-palate, and a long, clean finish with a pleasant mineral character that lingers.

The Perelada Stars Brut Reserva Cava 2021 is exceptional as an aperitif, alongside fresh oysters, grilled seafood, or a classic tapas spread — a vintage Cava of genuine quality and excellent value that stands confidently alongside many Champagnes at twice the price.