Cava Benito Escudero Brut Nature
Cava Benito Escudero Brut Nature
Viura
Cava Benito Escudero Brut Nature
Firm lemon with pearly almond.
In the glass, a pale lemon yellow with a cool, almost steely sheen. The perlage is fine, determined, and persistent, not a fireworks display but a controlled rhythm. Like a calm breath, each string of bubbles seems astonishingly precise and elegant at the same time.
The nose opens with clear lemon and fresh apple, followed by fine yeasty notes reminiscent of brioche and cool toast crust. Subtle almond and mineral dust add accents, creating an aromatic profile that is both ripe and fresh, without ever being overpowering.
On the palate, it is taut, light, and precise. The perlage is so finely integrated that it almost seems creamy, while the acidity remains focused like a clean thrust with a foil. Apple, lime, and a subtle hint of almond elegantly linger through the finish.
This Cava is produced in Rioja, which is already a statement in itself. Benito Escudero is one of the first and still one of the few winemakers there who are allowed to produce authentic Cava according to DO rules. Traditional bottle fermentation meets aging time and a daring regional cross-border mentality here.
Four generations, one attitude: authentic Rioja, no frills.
If the term "family winery" can be taken seriously anywhere, it's at Escudero. Since 1852, the estate has been firmly rooted in Grávalos, a small town in the eastern part of the region. What started as a cellar under the family home is now a winery with a radiant reputation – run by four siblings who couldn't be more different but pour the same wine at the table: Jesús, María Ángeles, Amador, and José María.
For the family, tradition is not a museum but a toolbox. At Escudero, there's no cheering for the past; instead, they work towards the future. Old vines, lively soils, concrete tanks in the cellar if it helps with texture – here, experimentation is key, but never for its own sake. The goal: honest wines with clear provenance, unadulterated, long-lasting, and with character.
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano – the classic Rioja craftsmanship is central to the Escudero family. But those who taste carefully will notice: there's more to it. Amador Escudero also sought land in Navarra – not out of boredom, but because grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon can play their own unique game there. This results in wines that don't copy Rioja but expand upon it. What grows through its own strength should not be hindered – this is why the family now cultivates nearly 200 hectares of vineyards with its 4 estates, each with its own focus. No small feat, especially when everything is organic and harvested by hand.
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Cava Benito Escudero Brut Nature
NV
Firm lemon with pearly almond.
In the glass, a pale lemon yellow with a cool, almost steely sheen. The perlage is fine, determined, and persistent, not a fireworks display but a controlled rhythm. Like a calm breath, each string of bubbles seems astonishingly precise and elegant at the same time.
The nose opens with clear lemon and fresh apple, followed by fine yeasty notes reminiscent of brioche and cool toast crust. Subtle almond and mineral dust add accents, creating an aromatic profile that is both ripe and fresh, without ever being overpowering.
On the palate, it is taut, light, and precise. The perlage is so finely integrated that it almost seems creamy, while the acidity remains focused like a clean thrust with a foil. Apple, lime, and a subtle hint of almond elegantly linger through the finish.
This Cava is produced in Rioja, which is already a statement in itself. Benito Escudero is one of the first and still one of the few winemakers there who are allowed to produce authentic Cava according to DO rules. Traditional bottle fermentation meets aging time and a daring regional cross-border mentality here.