Bodegas Hispano+Suizas – Tantum Ergo Cava Vintage 2020 – Cava Spain

 Tantum Ergo Vintage 2020 is a long-aged, traditional-method Cava from Bodegas Hispano+Suizas, produced in the D.O. Cava. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and aged extensively on its lees, this wine delivers depth, precision, and complexity in a dry, serious Brut Nature style.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
• Region: Cava, Spain
• Vintage: 2020
• Aging: 44 months on its lees
• Style: Cava Brut Nature

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full
• Fruit: Citrus, baked apple, subtle stone fruit
• Structure: Fine mousse, bright acidity, long and complex finish

Focused and layered, the nose shows citrus and baked apple alongside subtle autolytic notes from extended lees aging. On the palate, the wine is dry and structured, with a fine, persistent mousse and vibrant acidity. The long lees contact adds depth and savory complexity, leading to a precise, mineral-driven finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Extended 44-month lees aging adds depth and complexity
• Precise, dry Brut Nature style built for the table
• A serious, long-aged Cava with Champagne-like ambition

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Oysters and shellfish
• Grilled seafood
• Poultry dishes
• Aged and hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Fans of long-aged, dry sparkling wines
✓ Champagne lovers seeking depth and complexity
✕ Not ideal if you prefer fruity or dosage-driven sparkling wines

Recognition

90 Points – Tim Atkin
93 Points – Guía ABC