Privat makes organic Cava from Finca L'Almirall in Castellví de la Marca, with Brut Nature Reserva and Rosé wines.
The producer
Privat started as a sparkling wine brand within the Cava category and uses certified organic grapes grown without herbicides or pesticides. Sandra Estévez heads winemaking. She trained in agricultural engineering and comes from a family of winemakers. The winery combines the traditional Cava method with newer technology. Finca L'Almirall in Castellví de la Marca is dedicated to Privat's organic Cavas and grows Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The sparkling wines are vegan.
Known for
Organic Cava from Finca L'Almirall
Notable facts
Privat holds Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection certification.
Privat's Cavas carry CCPAE certification from the Catalan Council for Organic Agricultural Production.
Privat's Cava bottles weigh 835 grams, compared with 900 grams for standard bottles.
From the atlas
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Privat's Cava sparkling wines use grapes from Finca L'Almirall in Castellví de la Marca, with Sandra Estévez as Head of Winemaking.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Country
Spain
Category
Cava sparkling wine
Vineyard
Finca L'Almirall, Castellví de la Marca
Grape varieties
Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Range bottle
Privat Brut Nature Reserva
Defining feature
Vegan sparkling wines made without products of animal origin
The Producer
Sandra Estévez is Privat's Head of Winemaking. She trained in agricultural engineering and grew up in a family of winemakers. Privat started as a sparkling wine brand within the Cava category and committed to organic vine growing from the outset.
All Privat products are made from grapes grown using certified organic methods, without herbicides or pesticides. The winery uses the traditional Cava method, including a second fermentation in bottle, alongside newer technology for safety and quality.
Place
Finca L'Almirall in Castellví de la Marca covers 100 hectares and includes vineyards and forests that promote biodiversity. Some of its vines are more than 40 years old.
The site has calcareous and clay soils, a Mediterranean climate and altitude that allow the grapes to ripen evenly. Harvest for Cava begins early to retain high acidity and low potential alcohol. Most of the harvest is mechanized. A small bush vine plot is hand harvested and receives personalized attention.
Wines
The range includes Privat Brut Nature Reserva, Privat Brut Nature Rosé Celler Privat and Privat Brut Nature Reserva Magnum Celler Privat. It includes a Reserva, a Rosé and a magnum format of the Reserva.
The 2023 Privat Brut Nature Reserva smells of green apple, pear, rubber, biscuit, gooseberry and lemon. The palate is very fresh, combining fruit with smoky mineral and nougat. Acidity is 10/12, body is 4/12, sweetness is 1/12 and oak character is 1/12.
Final Word
Privat uses organic compost and reuses vine cuttings as natural fertilizer.