rating A-

standout 90-year-old vines

about Founded in the 1980s by four families coming together to protect old vineyards, at a time when Cava production was driven by volume. All the production is from their own vineyards, with excess fruit sold. They were the second winery to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the 1990s. Their oldest Cava vineyard is 90 years old, the source of their Paraje.

wines tasted

Pinot Noir Reserva Brut Rosé ($20+)

Aged for 24 months after a short skin contact for a very pale rosé and a delicate, fresh style. 5g/L.

Pét-Nat Pinot Noir ($26)

So deliciously fruity and floral, and very clean: the wine is disgorged before release, so a little bit different from most pét-nats.

“Kila” Brut 2023 ($22)

A classic Cava blend, aged for 24 months. Farming is organic. A great example of medium-aged Cava, smoky and fruity.

“Gelida” Gran Reserva 2017 and 2019 ($26)

60% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeu, 5% Parellada, 5% Chardonnay. Aged for 56 months, has the power of Xarel·lo, with a smoky, yeasty, toasty, nutty character. One of the best value Cavas (or sparkling wines).

Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature 2018 and 2021 ($27)

From their oldest Pinot Noir vineyard, aged for 48 months, for a dry, fresh, concentrated style.

Cava de Paraje Calificada “Claror” Brut Nature 2014 and 2015 and 2016 ($58)

Aged for seven years under cork rather than crown cap on the lees from the 5ha, 100-year-old vineyard, and a blend of 40% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeu, and 30% Parellada. The style is smoky, powerful, and spicy, with a vinous texture, sophisticated, subtle, and complex.

website https://vinselcep.com/

email reserva@vinselcep.com

phone +34 938 91 23 53

address Can Llopart de les Alzines, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia