Light

Cork

White

Spain

Augustí Torelló Mata produced the first vintage of Kripta in 1978; his son Alex is now winemaker. Gran Anyada (‘great vintage’) is a rarity, made in small quantities and only in years when grapes from three of the estate’s oldest vineyards are of exceptional quality. As with all Kripta wines, Macabeu dominates the blend, with Parellada and Xarel·lo in support. Matured on lees for 10 years under cork. Christine Parkinson: Savoury, leafy nose. Old fashioned, in a good way. Evolved notes of vanilla, cinnamon pastry, dried lemon and sweet herbs. Gentle but persuasive texture. Sarah Jane Evans MW: Tertiary notes on the nose. Mature, with hazelnuts, baked stone fruit and salinity. Fine texture, long stony finish. Firm, brisk, no sign of fading with age. Textbook. Valentin Radosav: Fresh green fruit with yeasty notes. Elegant mousse with peach and quince. Floral finish, well balanced. Development adds complexity.

Xarel·lo

Macabeu

Agustí Torelló Mata, Kripta Gran Anyada Brut Nature, Catalonia, Spain, 2013

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Augustí Torelló Mata produced the first vintage of Kripta in 1978; his son Alex is now winemaker. Gran Anyada (‘great vintage’) 

Agustí Torelló Mata, Kripta Gran Anyada Brut Nature, Catalonia, Spain 2013

75cl

Christine Parkinson

Sarah Jane Evans MW

Valentin Radosav

Agustí Torelló Mata

Catalonia

Brut Nature

Agustí Torelló Mata, Kripta Gran Anyada Brut Nature, 2013

Sparkling

Agustí Torelló Mata, Kripta Gran Anyada Brut Nature, Catalonia, Spain 2013

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