Planas Albareda – L’Avi Planas Brut Nature Gran Reserva – Cava, Spain (6 bottles) A refined and mature Cava crafted in honour of the winery’s founder — L’Avi Planas (Grandfather Planas). This Brut Nature Gran Reserva represents the pinnacle of Planas Albareda’s craftsmanship: elegant, dry, and beautifully aged, revealing the depth and finesse that only time and patience can create. Vineyards & Winemaking Sourced from select vineyards in the heart of Penedès, where cool Mediterranean breezes and calcareous soils give grapes both ripeness and tension. Made in the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise), with secondary fermentation in the bottle and an exceptionally long aging on the lees. No dosage is added, allowing the natural purity and minerality of the wine to shine through. Aging Aged for more than 48 months on the lees, this Gran Reserva gains remarkable complexity, creamy texture, and delicate autolytic notes while maintaining its vibrant freshness. Tasting Notes Brilliant golden colour with fine, persistent bubbles. The bouquet reveals aromas of toasted brioche, green apple, lemon peel, and almond, underpinned by subtle hints of honey and white flowers. On the palate, it’s crisp and elegant — dry and precise, with layers of citrus, nuts, and a long, mineral-driven finish that lingers with finesse. Food Pairing A perfect match for oysters, sushi, grilled seafood, creamy risottos, or aged cheeses. Serve chilled (6–8 °C) for optimal expression. Drinking Window Ready to enjoy now at peak maturity, yet capable of maintaining its elegance for several more years. In Short Planas Albareda – L’Avi Planas Brut Nature Gran Reserva is a sparkling tribute to time, tradition, and purity. A masterfully aged Cava with Champagne-like elegance — dry, complex, and deeply refined.