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Cordon Negro
Brut Sparkling Wine
Spain
12% abv
Under $20 a bottle
The Black Bottle Bubbly
Appearance: ultra-pale straw, tons of bubble when fresh,
Aroma: very light and crisp red apple with a hint of citrus
meat; pour a glass and let the bubbles hit the nose – that nasal fizzy blast is
much more interesting than the nose of this sparkling wine. Once the wine has settled in the glass there’s
not much at all to the aroma.
Flavors: follows the nose with the apple and citrus meat;
lemon bitterness on the finish
Mouthfeel: very crisp, light, a citrusy bitterness builds on the
aftertaste making for a dry feel, super fizzy at first and mellows a bit with time … look at the
bubbles coming from the bottom of the glass … how fast they are rising will dictate
how fizzy the carbonation will feel.
To the Point: it’s an
okay sparkling wine, I would say it is not one for sitting around to just enjoy
by itself … it should be good to go with a fresh salad with mandarin oranges …
pair it with a tropical chicken breast or white fish.
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