Carta Nevada Seco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian dishes, classic Spanish tapas, and light fruit-based desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Introduced in 1941, Freixenet's Carta Nevada is a cornerstone of Spanish sparkling wine history, instantly recognizable by its pioneering frosted gold bottle designed to protect the delicate liquid from light damage. Crafted in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia within the Cava DO, this 'Seco' (off-dry) sparkling wine is produced using the traditional method. It relies on the classic Catalan grape trio: Macabeo, which contributes acidity and freshness; Xarel·lo, providing body and structure; and Parellada, lending delicate floral aromas. The Ferrer family, who founded Freixenet, successfully bridged the gap between ancient Mediterranean winemaking traditions and modern sparkling production, creating an approachable, globally beloved expression of the Penedès terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
With roots reaching back to 1861 and officially established under its famous moniker in 1914, Freixenet was forged by the union of Pedro Ferrer Bosch and Dolores Sala Vivé in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the historic heart of Catalonia's sparkling wine region. Guided by Dolores's pioneering spirit in modern cellar management and traditional-method production, the house quickly evolved from a local family bodega into a benchmark global sparkling wine giant. Emphasizing regional terroir, Freixenet masterfully champions indigenous Catalan grape varieties—Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada—across its portfolio. The estate is globally celebrated for its crisp, balanced, and approachable sparklers, anchored by iconic cuvées such as the frosted-bottle Cordón Negro, the versatile Carta Nevada, and the prestige, traditionally crafted Casa Sala Gran Reserva.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir