The 2020 Avinyó “Can Fontanals” Brut Nature Reserva marks the very first time this cuvée has ever been imported into the United States, and it arrives fresh off a recent disgorgement, crackling with energy and purity. Sourced entirely from the historic Can Fontanals estate in Avinyonet del Penedès, this organically farmed, single‑estate Cava is a benchmark expression of traditional‑method sparkling wine from Catalonia. The nose is riveting—white peach, lemon blossom, crushed chalk, fennel frond, and cool mineral air—all delivered with Avinyó’s signature precision. On the palate, it’s electric and deeply textural at once: a rush of citrus oil, green apple skin, almond, and savory herbs, wrapped in ultra‑fine bubbles and a bone‑dry finish that leaves a lingering impression of sea spray and stone dust.

What makes this release so compelling is its combination of authenticity and finesse. A Brut Nature Reserva with zero dosage, it showcases the estate’s Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada in their purest form, shaped by deep, well‑drained loamy‑silty soils and the cool nights of inland Penedès. The extended lees aging adds subtle autolytic depth—think fresh baguette and toasted hazelnut—without sacrificing the wine’s crystalline drive. This is Cava at its most serious and terroir‑transparent, a bottle that punches far above its category and feels tailor‑made for SommSelect’s audience. It’s rare, it’s new to the country, and it’s one of the most exciting sparkling discoveries we’ve seen from Spain in years.