Manuel Raventós Negra 2015

The 2015 Manuel Raventós Negra, a blend of 70% Sumoll and 30% Xarel.lo, already carries the organic certification on the back label. It is a very classical pale-gold sparkling wine from a very complete vintage with a complex nose with notes of curry that transported me to the Jura, fine yeast, smoke and toast aromas and a combination of power, energy, freshness and elegance. It has a lively palate that combines the freshness from 2013 and the depth from a riper and more concentrated year when the grapes achieved full development of aromas and flavors. This is stunning. 1,805 bottles and 518 magnums were produced. It should age in bottle. I tasted a very recent disgorgement (which is always printed on the back label) from July 2022. - Luis Gutiérrez.