Azimut Cava Extra Brut 2022 Penedes, Spain

Grape 🍇: Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada

Style 😋: A crisp and vibrant sparkling wine. Bone dry and finely textured, with zesty notes of green apple, lemon zest, and hints of wet stone. A delicate creaminess from extended lees aging is balanced by a racy acidity, leading to a clean, refreshing, and mineral driven finish.

Details 📌: Sourced from certified organic vineyards in Penedès. The wine undergoes its secondary fermentation in the bottle (Méthode Traditionnelle) and is aged on its lees to develop complexity. It is fermented with only indigenous yeasts and undergoes a natural malolactic fermentation in unlined, buried concrete tanks, which provides remarkable stability without technological intervention, resulting in a pure and expressive wine.

Story 📖: Azimut is a project from the Suriol family, who have been farming their estate since the 1600s. After pioneering organic certification in 1996, the current generation has embraced a holistic biodynamic philosophy. The Azimut project, named for the Arabic word for "direction," uses their network to source certified organic grapes from neighboring farmers, encouraging a wider movement of respectful viticulture. This Cava is a testament to their mission: crafting delicious, everyday wines you can enjoy with a clear conscience.