Carta Nevada Brut Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Traditional Spanish tapas, grilled seafood platters, and soft mild cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the heart of Spain's Penedès region in Catalonia, Freixenet's Carta Nevada is an iconic ambassador of Cava heritage. First introduced in 1941 in its signature frosted white bottle, this sparkling wine is crafted using the traditional method, where the secondary fermentation takes place entirely in the bottle. It is built upon the classic Catalan trinity of indigenous grapes: Macabeo, which brings floral aromas and acidity; Xarel·lo, providing structure and body; and Parellada, lending elegance and freshness. Aged on its lees to develop a delicate complexity, Carta Nevada Brut Reserva embodies the vibrant, festive spirit of San Sadurní d'Anoia, offering a balanced profile of bright citrus, green apple, and subtle toasted brioche notes.
🍾 About the Producer
Freixenet trace its origins to 1914 in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia through the union of two established winegrowing dynasties—the Sala and Ferrer families—following roots traced back to Casa Sala in 1861. Anchored in the Penedès depression within Catalonia, the estate harnesses a Mediterranean microclimate marked by warm, sun-drenched days, cooling maritime sea breezes, and diverse alluvial, limestone, and clay soils. Freixenet built its reputation pioneering modern temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation and traditional method sparkling winemaking at scale, championing the classic Catalan triumvirate of Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada alongside select international cultivars. While best known internationally for ubiquitous benchmark cuvées like the matte-black Cordon Negro and semi-seco Carta Nevada, the house also crafts refined, terroir-focused expressions such as the artisanal Casa Sala Gran Reserva Brut Nature, Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut, and Cuvée D.S., reflecting both monumental production prowess and deep cellar aging traditions.
🍇 Grapes
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir