Freixenet, in the Penedes region, Spain, is one of the most popular Cava (Spanish Champagne/Sparkling wine) producing winery. In my recent trip to Spain, I had the privilege to tour their facility and taste some of the their wines. I must say I was amazed to see the grape vines of Xarello and Macabeo, and see the whole process of making the sparkling wines and then finally 7 storeys deep and several square acres of cellars. While we were there, we tried this wine.

Cordon Negro Brut is in a word, FANTASTIC! Absolutely great. So many bubbles, so little time. Served chilled, in the Freixenet labelled flute, it blew me away. This was the Cava that accompanied most of my dinners in Spain. Sometime, I also purchased 1/4 bottles to savor in my room, as a dessert. Very fruity, but dry and clean and crisp. It is a perfect wine for a warm summer day.

Buy Factor: Almost anytime, at about $10 a bottle, it is an incredible buy!

Number of times already had this wine or gifted it:
1. Lost count in Spain
2. Opened this wine for my departments spring offsite to toast celebrations
3. Brought this wine as gift to Dan & Li for taking care of my kitties when I was in Spain
4. Opened this wine for my Tapas and Cava night with friends