Reserva Particular 2017
Brut Nature | Long Ageing
53% Macabeu | 47% Xarel·lo
Reserva Particular de Recaredo represents the Mediterranean in its purest form and shows the profound character of our oldest Xarel·lo and Macabeu vines.
Minimum ageing of 6 years and 8 months (80 months)
Alcohol content: 11%
Scores
Robert Parker
96
Miquel Hudin
96
Tim Atkin
94
Peñín
97
Ageing
Extended ageing of at least 80 months with natural cork stopper. Manual riddling on racks and disgorgement by hand at the natural temperature of the cellars.
Storage
Store at 15 ºC to preserve its properties
Tasting
We recommend opening the bottle a few minutes before consuming and tasting at around 8–10 ºC.
Presentation
Serve in a tall tulip-shaped glass with a wide base and slightly closed top.
Certifications
Organic and
biodynamic farming and production
Vinification, production and ageing on the family estate
Vegan Wine:
Wine made without the use of animal-derived products
Long ageing
with natural cork stopper
2017 Vintage
A capriciously dry summer with remarkable heat waves lends character to a vintage blessed by spring and autumn rains. Nature shows its harshest face in early June.
The health of the grapes is outstanding and allows us to obtain musts of great purity and definition, the key to making wines for laying down that a landscape, for the land we work.
Organic and biodynamic farming
Wines that are true to their terroir
Reserva Particular de Recaredo is made with the indigenous varieties Xarel·lo and Macabeu from old vineyards planted between the 1950s and 1960s.
We cultivate our family-owned vineyards following the principles of biodynamic viticulture, a step beyond organic farming. At Recaredo, biodynamics enables us to produce wines rich in nuance, with great aging potential and a deep respect for the natural environment from which they originate.
We let plant cover grow spontaneously between the vines. This cover crop plays a crucial role loosening the soil, regulating water retention and drainage (essential in a dry farming system), and helping to foster biodiversity.Infusions of plants are applied to the vines to control the presence of fungus in the vineyard and strengthen the vine’s defences.
Production
Winemaking and ageing on our estate
We are winegrowers. We vinify, produce, and carry out the long aging of 100% of our bottles on our family estate, as part of a firm commitment to ensuring the integrity of our grape origins and the utmost transparency in our production processes.
We are firmly committed to using natural cork stoppers during the bottle aging of each and every one of our Corpinnat wines. Cork is a sustainable, recyclable material, and it plays a crucial qualitative role in preserving the original character of long-aged wines at Recaredo. The final riddling of the bottles is done by hand—each bottle carefully turned daily on traditional pupitres.
We’re keeping alive the craft of the “disgorger” – the art of manually expelling the lees after the second fermentation in the bottle. At Recaredo, skilled craftsmen disgorge every bottle by hand at the naturally cool temperature of our cellars, a method that respects both the long aging process and the environment.
Wines of Terroir
Loyalty to an origin
At Recaredo, every detail matters in expressing the true identity of our landscape. Since the 2017 harvest, we carry out the second fermentation in the bottle using our own organic must or organic concentrated must, replacing cane sugar with an ingredient that comes from our vineyards. This innovative approach brings us even closer to the essence of terroir wines, respecting the uniqueness of our winegrowing region.
In 2020, we took a decisive step after more than twenty years of research: to carry out both the first and second fermentations of all our Corpinnat sparkling wines with our own vineyard yeasts. A strong commitment to purity and the genuine expression of our environment.
Varieties 60% Xarel·lo · 40% Macabeu
Alcohol content 12%
Brut Nature With no added sugar
Total Sulphur Dioxide 33 mg/L
Vegan Wine Wine made without the use of animal-derived products.
Organic Agriculture by CCPAE
Biodynamic viticulture by Demeter.
Aged with Cork Long-aged with natural cork stopper, a true commitment to quality and sustainability. Ideal for long ageing.
2009 Vintage Description
2009 was a sublime harvest at Recaredo, with most of the rainfall coming between October and January (291 l/m2) and temperatures slightly above the historical average. The rainfall that accumulated over the winter led to lush budding. As a result, we did intense summer pruning to avoid the presence of humid areas around the grapes. After three years of productive trials, 2009 was the first wine year in which we managed all our vineyards in accordance with biodynamic principles. Harvesting is done completely
by hand to maintain the properties of the grapes used for a long-aged sparkling wine.
· Average yield for Recaredo vineyards in 2009: 41.2 hl/ha
· Maximum yield authorized by Corpinnat: 80 hl/ha
Scores
Proensa
95
Guia de Vins de Catalunya
9,80
Varieties 60% Xarel·lo · 40% Macabeu
Alcohol content 12%
Brut Nature With no added sugar
Total Sulphur Dioxide 39 mg/L
Vegan Wine Wine made without the use of animal-derived products.
Organic Agriculture by CCPAE
Biodynamic viticulture by Demeter.
Aged with Cork Long-aged with natural cork stopper, a true commitment to quality and sustainability. Ideal for long ageing.
2011 Vintage Description
A vintage marked by excellent acidity and freshness in the grapes. Rainfall recorded at the end of winter tripled the historical average, and the plant cover became a perfect ally to regulate both the occasional excess of water and the lack of rainfall during the summer.
The high temperatures and unusual drought forced us to begin the harvest on 12th August, ending on the 30th (just 18 days of harvest). Mother Nature made it difficult for us; the grapes ripened extremely quickly so the controls were increased and the team of vintagers expanded to meet the ideal harvesting deadline.
· Average yield for Recaredo vineyards in 2011: 41.7 hl/ha
· Maximum yield authorized by Corpinnat: 80 hl/ha
Scores
Guía Peñín
96
Varieties 59% Xarel·lo · 41% Macabeu
Alcohol content 11,5%
Brut Nature With no added sugar
Total Sulphur Dioxide 35 mg/L
Vegan Wine Wine made without the use of animal-derived products.
Organic Agriculture by CCPAE
Biodynamic viticulture by Demeter.
Aged with Cork Long-aged with natural cork stopper, a true commitment to quality and sustainability. Ideal for long ageing.
2012 Vintage Description
A vintage with sparkle and depth, produced from one of the lowest yields in Recaredo’s history. A dry winter gives way to longed-for spring rains that force us to apply herbal treatments to prevent the growth of mould in the vineyard.
July is extremely hot and dry, but thanks to August rains the ripening process slows and acidity develops gradually. As a result, we’re able to harvest grapes with enormous potential and excellent acid levels.
· Average yield for Recaredo vineyards in 2012: 29 hl/ha
· Maximum yield authorized by Corpinnat: 80 hl/ha
Scores
Guía Peñín
97
Guía Gourmets
96
Varieties 56% Xarel·lo · 44% Macabeu
Alcohol content 12%
Brut Nature With no added sugar
Total Sulphur Dioxide 44 mg/L
Vegan Wine Wine made without the use of animal-derived products.
Organic Agriculture by CCPAE
Biodynamic viticulture by Demeter.
Aged with Cork Long-aged with natural cork stopper, a true commitment to quality and sustainability. Ideal for long ageing.
2013 Vintage Description
A dry autumn is followed by abundant rainfall in the spring. Despite the rains, out of respect for the natural growth cycle, we opt not to trim the tips of the vines.
The summer brings surprising weather, with below normal temperatures that delay the growth cycle. When we reach the end of August, the must weight and acid level are balanced and optimal.
· Average yield for Recaredo vineyards in 2013: 38.1 hl/ha
· Maximum yield authorized by Corpinnat: 80 hl/ha
Scores
Robert Parker
95
Varieties 55% Xarel·lo · 45% Macabeu
Alcohol content 12%
Brut Nature With no added sugar
Total Sulphur Dioxide 31 mg/l
Vegan Wine Wine made without the use of animal-derived products.
Organic Agriculture by CCPAE
Biodynamic viticulture by Demeter.
Aged with Cork Long-aged with natural cork stopper, a true commitment to quality and sustainability. Ideal for long ageing.
2014 Vintage Description
A rigorous approach and the respect for the ecosystem and the land it entails clearly pay off, and thanks to our perfectly balanced vineyards we’re able to easily overcome the challenge posed by continuous rains in the spring and summer. The grapes harvested at Recaredo are extraordinarily well balanced in terms of must weight and acid level, so there’s no need to acidify or add sugar to the must. 2014 vintage is remarkable for its high level of complexity, depth and mineral expression.
· Average yield in Recaredo’s vineyards in 2014: 40,5 hl/ha
· Maximum yield authorized by Corpinnat: 80 hl/ha
Scores
Robert Parker
96
Guía Peñín
99
Proensa
96
Guía Gourmets
96
Guia de Vins de Catalunya
9,79
Varieties 53% Macabeu · 47% Xarel·lo
Alcohol content 11%
Brut Nature With no added sugar
Total Sulphur Dioxide 32 mg/l
Vegan Wine Wine made without the use of animal-derived products.
Organic Agriculture by CCPAE
Biodynamic viticulture by Demeter.
Aged with Cork Long-aged with natural cork stopper, a true commitment to quality and sustainability. Ideal for long ageing.
2017 Vintage Description
A capriciously dry summer with remarkable heat waves lends character to a vintage blessed by spring and autumn rains. Nature shows its harshest face in early June. Apart from blisteringly hot days and a scarcity of water, we must cope with the fallout of an extremely drought-affected harvest in 2016, which reduces budding and results in an average harvest of very low yields. The health of the grapes is outstanding and allows us to obtain musts of great purity and definition, the key to making wines for laying down that a landscape, for the land we work.
· Average yield in Recaredo’s vineyards in 2017: 26,5 hl/ha
· Maximum yield authorized by Corpinnat: 80 hl/ha
Scores
Robert Parker
96
Miquel Hudin
96
Tim Atkin
94
Peñín
97