Pale yellow-colored Cava with fine and persistent bubbles. Intense aroma with fruity and floral hints and gentle notes of aging. On the palate, the wine is fresh, slightly sweet, and a very round palate.
Oriol Rossell Cava Brut is produced from estate-owned vineyards situated 150 meters above sea level. The soils here are predominantly poor, chalky clay-loam with some sandy-loam. Organic viticulture, hand harvesting, and manually selected there are no cutting corners at Oriol Rossell they primary focus is to produce quality Estate wines and some of the best sparkling in all of Spain. The wine is manually turned on riddling racks and spends 3 months aging on the lees and another 20 months in bottle before release.
Recommended with assorted salads, pasta, rice, and fish dishes.
Oriol Rossell is one of the best unsung Cava producers crafting estate-produced wines with organic viticultural practices. Oriol’s commitment to quality is highlighted by its certified organic and environmentally friendly practices. All of their sparkling wines are produced in traditional fashion by hand riddling, (an old technique is founded in the famous Champagne region) and allowed additional time on the lees to promote greater complexity and freshness in the wines. Uncover the magic of this little-known beauty in the North East of Spain.
Cavas Oriol Rossell is a small family-owned business dedicated to the production of quality wines and cavas (sparkling wine) made exclusively from grapes grown on our own estate. Viticulture which cares for and respects the environment, combined with a tradition of winemaking handed down from generation to generation, are the secrets to our success.
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@pmarin true. But the acidity also matters, which is information we don’t have.
Since most sparklers have higher acidity the 0.5% sugar is actually fairly low. Probably comes across as extra brut if I had to guess.
@klezman@rjquillin@pmarin I found at least 5 grammatical errors in the tasting notes, so either the bot is ill, or the script was “lost in translation”.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
NV Oriol Rossell Cava Brut Cuvée Especial - $60 = 29.99%
Okay, let’s drive right in here.
My roommates and I opened this up after keeping it in the fridge and then letting it warm up just a bit on the counter.
First off: there’s a lot of fizz here. Bubbles are a bit rough and not finely entrained.
It has a lot of apparent sweetness on the nose, with stonefruit, quince, and some sort of almond-y baked goods (maybe biscotti?) all getting referenced.
But that sweetness immediately goes away on first sip. It tastes quite dry, with a long remarkably tart middle. One could describe it as citrusy but I suspect that would be a reach. There’s a slightly bitter note on the finish.
Pairing notes:
Nutella on sourdough was the hands down favorite of the things we tried with this, followed by Reese’s peanut butter cups, very dark high end chocolate chips, and ripe melon.
@cathyk39 I actually didn’t care for it much, though ymmv. The bubbles are rough and fizzy as hell, and I found it a bit unpleasantly tart without a lot of other flavor to balance it out. It’s a bit uneven in my opinion- all sweetness on the nose, but bland tartness in the mouth.
Good Morning ! Sorry for the late RATTAGE but here goes:
I really really liked this wine! Generally, Cava needs to be bone dry for me but for some reason - time, place, mood, food, whatever - it really hit all the rights spots, even being “not bone dry”.
My tasting partner said, “Ginger Gold Apple” straight away, which was very specific for him, someone who usually just nods and says “mmmm” or “Yep, pretty drinkable” when asked his opinion on sparkling wine. I agree, there’s a pronounced apple note, followed by a hint of strawberry and certainly an almond-ish /yeastiness/baked bread/light toast note. There is a tease of sweetness, but then it’s there and then it’s gone… kinda like a wink you think you saw but then you’re not sure… Either way - dry or hint of sweet - it paired really well with the first few bites of a very spicy pork taco, and then later with a bite of coconut cookie.
There was a very active and fine bead and, while we both had non-flutes, the bubbles continued to bubble and were active throughout the tasting. It has cava-esque acidity and is certainly more food-friendly than many champagnes I’ve tried, and waay more food-friendly than many of the CA “wine-ey” sparklers I’ve tasted. Having a party? Buy a case of this. In fact, I was wondering what the case price would be - and now I see it - that’s pretty fair and well-priced. I’d say load up for the holidays.
@WineDavid49
Unfortunately, UPS quit dropping packages without a signature in my area. My last 2 orders, I paid $4.99 apiece to have them held at pickup locations.
I expected to do the same with this order, after missing the first 2 delivery attempts. They were supposed to deliver Saturday for a second attempt and I stayed home all day waiting but they “rescheduled” it for Monday after it was on the truck for delivery Saturday when the driver apparently ended his shift early.
Anyway, when I go to change delivery… it’s now $14.99! AYFKM?
Sorry, no. This one is coming back, WD. Apologies but these surcharges have just become too high. I will be re-dropping my membership as well but will remain active and still chip in on cases that other people buy when appropriate.
@chipgreen@rjquillin oh ones! Mine figured out I was a committed wino, and since he’s the only driver on that route, will drop it in a secure package locker sans person cause he knows I’m of age and barter in wine for his flexibility! Really sorry to hear of your troubles, sounds like my issues with FedEx here in B’more coming thru SparrowsPoint! Ugh!
@bunnymasseuse@rjquillin
Maybe they will drop it today since the only other option is RTS. I doubt it, though. I have told them that there are no underage household members and that I would be very happy if they would just deliver the package whether I am home or not but they have are worried that they could “get in trouble” despite my assurances that I would never rat them out.
N/A Oriol Rossell Cava Brut Cuvée Especial O.R.
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Not for sale online, $360/case MSRP
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Oriol Rossell Cava Brut Cuvée Especial
3 bottles for $49.99 $16.66/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $139.99 $11.67/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
NV Oriol Rossell Cava Brut Cuvée Especial
So as I remember the RS (sugars) discussions, I think 5g/litre ~= 0.5%
So that would match the « slightly sweet » descriptor in the product summary.
@pmarin true. But the acidity also matters, which is information we don’t have.
Since most sparklers have higher acidity the 0.5% sugar is actually fairly low. Probably comes across as extra brut if I had to guess.
@klezman @pmarin didn’t have my pH meter but my test strips indicate something south of 3.00. 2.8 is my guess.
@klezman @rjquillin @pmarin I found at least 5 grammatical errors in the tasting notes, so either the bot is ill, or the script was “lost in translation”.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
NV Oriol Rossell Cava Brut Cuvée Especial - $60 = 29.99%
Okay, let’s drive right in here.
My roommates and I opened this up after keeping it in the fridge and then letting it warm up just a bit on the counter.
First off: there’s a lot of fizz here. Bubbles are a bit rough and not finely entrained.
It has a lot of apparent sweetness on the nose, with stonefruit, quince, and some sort of almond-y baked goods (maybe biscotti?) all getting referenced.
But that sweetness immediately goes away on first sip. It tastes quite dry, with a long remarkably tart middle. One could describe it as citrusy but I suspect that would be a reach. There’s a slightly bitter note on the finish.
Pairing notes:
Nutella on sourdough was the hands down favorite of the things we tried with this, followed by Reese’s peanut butter cups, very dark high end chocolate chips, and ripe melon.
@novium I DO love that artwork
I’m low on bubbly - yes even after the Gruet offering. Convince mei need to buy this! My arm is already struggling without the help
@jenludwig do it!
Ok, I’m in for a case.
/giphy noiseless-daffy-carbon
@kitkat34 A sucker born every minute!
I want so badly to say yes to this. . .but my wine “budget” is begging for mercy. Someone tell me something BAD about this wine. Save me from myself.
@cathyk39 I actually didn’t care for it much, though ymmv. The bubbles are rough and fizzy as hell, and I found it a bit unpleasantly tart without a lot of other flavor to balance it out. It’s a bit uneven in my opinion- all sweetness on the nose, but bland tartness in the mouth.
@cathyk39 @novium Sounds like an average Cava to me when you put it that way. There are some excellent ones out there but this sounds like not it.
Good Morning ! Sorry for the late RATTAGE but here goes:
I really really liked this wine! Generally, Cava needs to be bone dry for me but for some reason - time, place, mood, food, whatever - it really hit all the rights spots, even being “not bone dry”.
My tasting partner said, “Ginger Gold Apple” straight away, which was very specific for him, someone who usually just nods and says “mmmm” or “Yep, pretty drinkable” when asked his opinion on sparkling wine. I agree, there’s a pronounced apple note, followed by a hint of strawberry and certainly an almond-ish /yeastiness/baked bread/light toast note. There is a tease of sweetness, but then it’s there and then it’s gone… kinda like a wink you think you saw but then you’re not sure… Either way - dry or hint of sweet - it paired really well with the first few bites of a very spicy pork taco, and then later with a bite of coconut cookie.
There was a very active and fine bead and, while we both had non-flutes, the bubbles continued to bubble and were active throughout the tasting. It has cava-esque acidity and is certainly more food-friendly than many champagnes I’ve tried, and waay more food-friendly than many of the CA “wine-ey” sparklers I’ve tasted. Having a party? Buy a case of this. In fact, I was wondering what the case price would be - and now I see it - that’s pretty fair and well-priced. I’d say load up for the holidays.
/giphy courageous-matchless-finch
I really don’t have room for this, but couldn’t pass up based on the Rat reports.
Edit - no time to figure out what I’ve done wrong with giphy
Rattage ticked every box in SWMBO’s list, so…
/giphy outrageous-tarnished-fight
/giphy curved-tolerable-underwear
@chipgreen how risqué.
@chipgreen And this is why it’s easier to read these at home than at the office…
@chipgreen This is way better than your case savings information!
/giphy lousy-clear-tea
Does anyone know when this Cava was 1st released to the public? I haven’t seen any dates that may identify how old it is.
@Boatman72 … and if that’s good or bad.
@pmarin I don’t need 5+ yrs old product when I have a full basement of the same!
@WineDavid49
Unfortunately, UPS quit dropping packages without a signature in my area. My last 2 orders, I paid $4.99 apiece to have them held at pickup locations.
I expected to do the same with this order, after missing the first 2 delivery attempts. They were supposed to deliver Saturday for a second attempt and I stayed home all day waiting but they “rescheduled” it for Monday after it was on the truck for delivery Saturday when the driver apparently ended his shift early.
Anyway, when I go to change delivery… it’s now $14.99! AYFKM?
Sorry, no. This one is coming back, WD. Apologies but these surcharges have just become too high. I will be re-dropping my membership as well but will remain active and still chip in on cases that other people buy when appropriate.
I miss FedEx. Sigh…
@chipgreen ouch! I too have had issues, but not to your extent.
@chipgreen @rjquillin oh ones! Mine figured out I was a committed wino, and since he’s the only driver on that route, will drop it in a secure package locker sans person cause he knows I’m of age and barter in wine for his flexibility! Really sorry to hear of your troubles, sounds like my issues with FedEx here in B’more coming thru SparrowsPoint! Ugh!
@bunnymasseuse @rjquillin
Maybe they will drop it today since the only other option is RTS. I doubt it, though. I have told them that there are no underage household members and that I would be very happy if they would just deliver the package whether I am home or not but they have are worried that they could “get in trouble” despite my assurances that I would never rat them out.
@bunnymasseuse @rjquillin
But no… they left a notice instead.
@bunnymasseuse @chipgreen @rjquillin Ugh.