Segura Viudas Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain

A gleaming celebration of heritage and craft, the Segura Viudas Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain, captures the essence of traditional méthode champenoise winemaking with vibrant Spanish personality. Blending elegance with fruit-forward complexity, this Cava is a standout sparkler that punches far above its price, pairing effortlessly with any meal or moment worth savoring. 

Product Details:

• Varieties: 50% Macabeo, 30% Xarel·lo, 20% Parellada
• ABV: 12%
• Winemakers: Manel Quintana (Technical Director), Ton Raventós (Head of Laboratory)
• Aging: Minimum 15 months on the lees
• Fermentation: Primary fermentation in stainless steel with estate yeast; secondary fermentation in bottle (traditional method)
• Farming: Grapes sourced from diverse microclimates across Penedès
• Style: Brut
• Dosage: 9g/L

Sensory Description:

Fresh and lively, this Brut Reserva pours pale gold with a fine and persistent mousse. The nose opens with white flowers and tropical fruit, evolving into notes of citrus, green apple, and a whisper of honeysuckle. On the palate, it's crisp yet creamy, featuring bright acidity and complex flavors of lime zest, pineapple, and subtle brioche. The finish is clean, dry, and remarkably long, revealing finesse in every bubble.

Winemaker's Background:

Segura Viudas operates from a remarkable 11th-century estate in the heart of Penedès that once served as a fortress and later a farmhouse. In the mid-20th century, the Segura brothers transformed the property into a pioneering cava winery. Today, Segura Viudas continues to produce premium Cava with deep respect for traditional viticulture and sustainability, focusing on long lees aging and meticulous vinification methods to elevate quality and expression. Winemaker Manel Quintana and oenologist Ton Raventós lead the technical team.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well chilled at 6–8°C. This Brut Cava makes a dazzling aperitif and pairs beautifully with a wide variety of dishes. Try it with anchovies, dry tomato, and apple compote toast for a salty-sweet starter, or a creamy omelette with blue cheese, dates, and walnuts for a savory, indulgent brunch option. It shines alongside porcini mushroom risotto and is exceptional with seafood dishes such as monkfish stew with clams and peas. The Cava’s vibrant acidity and refined mousse make it equally suited to sushi, charcuterie, and soft-ripened cheeses like Brie.

Segura Viudas Brut Cava, Catalonia, Spain, is a time-tested favorite for sparkling wine lovers who seek a classic with character. It offers complexity without pretension and refinement without extravagance, truly a Spanish treasure worth raising a glass to.