Cordon Negro Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Spanish tapas such as jamón ibérico and patatas bravas, fresh seafood dishes like grilled shrimp or oysters, and light sushi or sashimi.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the heart of Catalonia's Penedès region, Freixenet's Cordon Negro Brut is an iconic symbol of Spanish sparkling wine, instantly recognizable by its legendary matte black bottle launched in 1974. The story of Freixenet begins with the union of two historic winemaking families, the Ferrer and Sala families, whose ancestral home 'La Freixeneda'—named after the ash trees growing on their estate—inspired the brand's name. Crafted in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia using the traditional method, this Cava is a classic blend of three indigenous Spanish grape varieties: Macabeo, which brings bright green apple and citrus notes; Xarel·lo, providing structure and robust acidity; and Parellada, imparting delicate floral aromas. Aged on its lees to develop a fine, persistent mousse, this sparkling wine captures the vibrant, sun-drenched spirit of Mediterranean Spain.
🍾 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