Jané Ventura 'Reserva de la Música' Cava Brut Nature, Penedès, Spain 2022
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Jané Ventura, a family-run winery founded in 1914 in the Baix Penedès region, has long championed sustainable viticulture and traditional method sparkling wines that reflect the Mediterranean terroir. Their ‘Reserva de la Música’ is named in homage to the family’s deep ties to music and Catalan culture, and is produced without dosage to highlight purity and tension.
- WINEMAKER: Gerard Jané Ventura
- FARMING: Certified Organic
- VARIETY: 40% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeu, 30% Parellada
- TERROIR: Vineyards located in Baix Penedès, influenced by the Mediterranean Sea. Soils are predominantly limestone and clay, with parcels situated between 180–250 meters in elevation, benefiting from cooling sea breezes.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks using native and selected yeasts; second fermentation occurs in bottle using the traditional method.
- AGING: Aged for a minimum of 18 months sur lie in bottle before disgorgement; no dosage (Brut Nature)
- TASTING NOTES: Aromas of green apple, fennel, lemon zest, and raw almond with subtle autolytic notes of brioche and white mushroom. Crisp and dry on the palate with fine bubbles, high acidity, and a clean, mineral-driven finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Fresh oysters, anchovy pintxos, fried artichokes, jamón ibérico
- SCORES: 91 points – Wine & Spirits Magazine
From our Bottle Club Notes notes:
Jané Ventura Reserva de la Musica Brut Nature Cava, Penedes, Catalonia, Spain 2019
Catalonia has a rich viticultural history that dates back to the times of the Phoenicians and Romans. The Penedès region, located between Barcelona and Tarragona, is one of the oldest wine-producing areas in Spain and the heartland of Cava production. Cava is Spains iconic sparkling wine. Unlike Champagne, which must come from the Champagne region of France, Cava can be produced in various regions across Spain, though the majority of quality wines come from Penedès in Catalonia. Cava is produced using the traditional method (método tradicional), the same technique used in Champagne, where the second fermentation occurs in the bottle. Instead of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier, the primary varieties in Cava are the vibrant Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada.
The Jané family has been part of the Catalonian wine industry for over 100 years, but it wasnt until 1985 that Benjamin Jané Ventura began expanding the vineyard land, modernizing the winery, and bottling his familys wines. Now, in the fourth generation, enologist Gerard Jané has elevated the winerys reputation by focusing on organic viticulture, sustainable practices, and a deep connection to old vines in high-elevation vineyards.
Reserva de la Música was first created in 1988 as a Brut Nature, meaning it is completely dry with no added sugar, or dosage. It is made only in the best vintage years and is an homage to the famous cellist Pablo Casals, who was born in Jané Venturas village of El Vendrell. The term Reserva on a bottle of Cava signifies that the wine has undergone a minimum of 18 months of aging on its lees (the spent yeast cells that remain after fermentation). This extended aging process contributes to the wines complexity, adding deep, rich notes of almond, brioche, with a creamy mousse. On the nose, it offers generous aromas of green apple, pear, aromatic herbs, and hints of lemon cream.
This wine is an excellent match for fresh oysters, grilled shrimp, and ceviche. For a more traditional pairing, enjoy this Cava with Catalonian dishes like the simple yet iconic Pa amb Tomàquet (bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with salt) topped with anchovies or jamón ibérico. —Cara Patricia, August 2024
Jané Ventura, a family-run winery founded in 1914 in the Baix Penedès region, has long championed sustainable viticulture and traditional method sparkling wines that reflect the Mediterranean terroir. Their ‘Reserva de la Música’ is named in homage to the family’s deep ties to music and Catalan culture, and is produced without dosage to highlight purity and tension.
- WINEMAKER: Gerard Jané Ventura
- FARMING: Certified Organic
- VARIETY: 40% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeu, 30% Parellada
- TERROIR: Vineyards located in Baix Penedès, influenced by the Mediterranean Sea. Soils are predominantly limestone and clay, with parcels situated between 180–250 meters in elevation, benefiting from cooling sea breezes.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented separately in stainless steel tanks using native and selected yeasts; second fermentation occurs in bottle using the traditional method.
- AGING: Aged for a minimum of 18 months sur lie in bottle before disgorgement; no dosage (Brut Nature)
- TASTING NOTES: Aromas of green apple, fennel, lemon zest, and raw almond with subtle autolytic notes of brioche and white mushroom. Crisp and dry on the palate with fine bubbles, high acidity, and a clean, mineral-driven finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Fresh oysters, anchovy pintxos, fried artichokes, jamón ibérico
- SCORES: 91 points – Wine & Spirits Magazine
From our Bottle Club Notes notes:
Jané Ventura Reserva de la Musica Brut Nature Cava, Penedes, Catalonia, Spain 2019
Catalonia has a rich viticultural history that dates back to the times of the Phoenicians and Romans. The Penedès region, located between Barcelona and Tarragona, is one of the oldest wine-producing areas in Spain and the heartland of Cava production. Cava is Spains iconic sparkling wine. Unlike Champagne, which must come from the Champagne region of France, Cava can be produced in various regions across Spain, though the majority of quality wines come from Penedès in Catalonia. Cava is produced using the traditional method (método tradicional), the same technique used in Champagne, where the second fermentation occurs in the bottle. Instead of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Meunier, the primary varieties in Cava are the vibrant Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada.
The Jané family has been part of the Catalonian wine industry for over 100 years, but it wasnt until 1985 that Benjamin Jané Ventura began expanding the vineyard land, modernizing the winery, and bottling his familys wines. Now, in the fourth generation, enologist Gerard Jané has elevated the winerys reputation by focusing on organic viticulture, sustainable practices, and a deep connection to old vines in high-elevation vineyards.
Reserva de la Música was first created in 1988 as a Brut Nature, meaning it is completely dry with no added sugar, or dosage. It is made only in the best vintage years and is an homage to the famous cellist Pablo Casals, who was born in Jané Venturas village of El Vendrell. The term Reserva on a bottle of Cava signifies that the wine has undergone a minimum of 18 months of aging on its lees (the spent yeast cells that remain after fermentation). This extended aging process contributes to the wines complexity, adding deep, rich notes of almond, brioche, with a creamy mousse. On the nose, it offers generous aromas of green apple, pear, aromatic herbs, and hints of lemon cream.
This wine is an excellent match for fresh oysters, grilled shrimp, and ceviche. For a more traditional pairing, enjoy this Cava with Catalonian dishes like the simple yet iconic Pa amb Tomàquet (bread rubbed with ripe tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil, and sprinkled with salt) topped with anchovies or jamón ibérico. —Cara Patricia, August 2024