Marques de Caceres Cava Brut
(Cava DO, Spain) - [TP 90]

About the Winery:
Founded by Enrique Forner in 1970, Marques de Caceres introduced ground-breaking winemaking techniques from Bordeaux to Rioja for the first time, elevating the standard of quality in the region and ushering in the Rioja Rennaissance that followed. They work with one single objective: producing the highest quality wines. Today this obsession continues to be the leitmotif of Cristina Forner, the fifth generation of this distinguished wine family. 

About this Wine:

Pale yellow color and good release of small bubbles that end in a string.

Aromas of pastry with hints of apple and white flowers.

Round, harmonious, dry on the palate with a good length enhanced by its fine bubbles.

A blend of Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada

Ratings & Reviews

90 Points - The Tasting Panel:
“Blending 50% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, and 20%  Parellada from 25-plus-year-old high-elevation vines  makes for an extroverted sparkler. A nose of croissant  and lemon oil leads to flavors of lemon pudding,  candle wax, and white flowers. Lively and focused.” (Jan 2022)

90 Points - VinePair:
"There’s a lot of Cava out there and it can be tough to sort through all of it. Here’s a widely available option for whenever you’re in need of some everyday bubbly. The Forner family entered the wine trade in the 1920s in Spain, then worked with two winemaking chateaux in France, then eventually landed home in Spain where it established Marqués de Cáceres. The result is an ongoing legacy of solid, delicious Cava. It’s lean and mineral-driven with a subtle nose and great fruit balance. It has a sound texture with soft bubbles and a medium finish." (Dec 2024)