Vibrant proposals for the shortest night
From brut nature to semi-sweet, a selection for every palate
Saint John’s Eve deserves a sparkling wine to match the occasion. We have chosen five references —from fresh, young bruts to long-aged bruts nature and a semi-sweet Corpinnat— that cover every moment of the night: the aperitif, dinner, and dessert. Benchmark wineries, traditional grape varieties, and prices between €10 and €18.
MÍTIC 1908 GRAN RESERVA · Oriol Rossell
D.O. Cava · Xarel·lo and Macabeu · Vintage 2021 · Brut Nature · 12% vol. · Serve at 8-10°C · €18.20/bottle
Straw yellow with golden reflections and a fine, persistent bead. On the nose, elegant aromas of white fruit, citrus, nuts, and pastry notes. On the palate, dry, fresh, and balanced, with good structure and a long finish. Made with manual harvesting and sorting table selection. Minimum aging of 36 months in the bottle, including four months of aging on its lees, and riddled on traditional desks.
👉🏼 Unctuous, full-bodied, and persistent; a more gastronomic option to accompany the entire meal.
👉🏼 Web: Oriol Rosell
SADURNÍ OLIVER RESERVA · Oliver Viticultors
D.O. Cava · Xarel·lo, Macabeu, Parellada, and Chardonnay · Vintage 2023 · Brut Nature · 11.5% vol. · Serve at 8-10°C · €11-13/bottle
Pale yellow with greenish tones, bright and clear, with a well-integrated and calm bubble. On the nose, ripe white fruit, hazelnuts, and brioche notes, shaping a sparkling wine of wide aromatic complexity. On the palate, balanced and structured, with volume and a long aftertaste showing glyceric sensations yet remaining fresh, true to the essence of a brut nature. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature and a minimum aging of 25 months.
👉🏼 Unctuous, full-bodied, and persistent; a more gastronomic option to accompany the entire meal.
👉🏼 Web: Oliver Viticultors
MIM NATURA BRUT RESERVA · Vins El Cep
D.O. Cava · Xarel·lo, Macabeu, Parellada, and Chardonnay · Vintage 2021 · Brut · 12% vol. · Serve at 6-7°C · €14.10/bottle
An elegant and persistent stream of bubbles. On the nose, highly expressive with intense aromas, fresh and citrusy. On the palate, good texture, fine and balanced, with beautifully integrated carbon dioxide and excellent evolution. Elegant and delicate, with a long and persistent finish. Crafted from hand-harvested old organic vineyards, low-pressure pressing, and single-variety fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. Aged for over 48 months.
👉🏼Fresh and citrusy, ideal to accompany everything from the aperitif or an informal finger-food dinner to the traditional coca cake.
👉🏼 Web: Vins El Cep
NÈCTAR TERRENAL · Llopart
Corpinnat · Xarel·lo and Parellada · Vintage 2022 · Semi-Sweet · 11.8% vol. · Serve at 6-8°C · €14/bottle
Golden yellow with bright gold reflections. On the nose, it displays a broad aromatic spectrum with caramelized nuances, red citrus, and ripe white fruit. On the palate, it is creamy and full-bodied, with a fine acidity that brings vibrancy and freshness. Smooth, persistent, and highly flavorful aftertaste. Made by hand-harvesting and whole-bunch pressing to preserve all its properties, low-temperature fermentation, and expedition liqueur partially aged in barrels. Aged for over 24 months.
👉🏼 The ultimate benchmark sparkling wine to pair with sweet desserts like the Saint John’s coca cake.
👉🏼 Web: Llopart
PETIT ALBET BRUT · Albet i Noya
Clàssic Penedès · Xarel·lo, Macabeu, and Parellada · Vintage 2024 · Brut · 11% vol. · Serve at 8-10°C · €9.95/bottle
Aromas of fresh herbs and flowers combined with a background of white fruit at its optimal ripeness point. On the palate, refreshing yet complex, with very well-integrated bubbles. Slow fermentation at a low temperature, secondary fermentation in the bottle following the traditional method, and a minimum of 15 months of aging on its lees. 100% organic and 100% from the Penedès region.
👉🏼Fresh and citrusy, ideal to accompany everything from the aperitif or an informal finger-food dinner to the traditional coca cake.
👉🏼 Web: Albet i Noya
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