rating B+

standout young brothers who are innovative but traditional

about the first cava release for brothers Albert and Eduard Viader was 2009, when they were 27 and 21. They come from a family local to cava country, who ran a pharmacy for 150 years. They farm organically, bottle their wines under cork rather than crown cap, and hand riddle the wines before disgorgement. The attention to detail in vineyard, winery, and bottling leads to high-quality wines which should be better known.

wines tasted

Gran Reserva 2018 (€16)

80% Xarel·lo, 10% Macabeo, 10% Parellada. Minimal dosage. Very expressive of Xarel·lo, with powerful smoky, nutty aromas balanced by naturally high acidity. Very good example of cava at its best, faithful to its style and grape varieties.

website https://www.muscandia.com/

email info@muscandia.com

phone +34 625 632 620

address Finca Can Rosell de Llena, Gelida