PAGO DE THARSYS Cava Brut Nature 'Medusa' - Valencia NV Bottle

Description

IN BRIEF
Pago de Tharsys Cava Brut Nature Medusa NV is a crisp, bone dry sparkling wine from Spain made from Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada grapes. Pale straw in the glass with lively bubbles, it offers fresh scents of green apple, lemon zest and white peach, plus light floral notes and a toasty brioche hint from time spent on lees. On the palate it is bright and zesty with juicy apple and pear, a salty mineral edge and a clean dry finish because no sugar is added. Easy drinking and very food friendly, it is perfect as an aperitif or with oysters, sushi, ceviche, tempura vegetables or crab cakes. Drink Now for 5 years. Serve well chilled and enjoy with friends or family.

ABOUT THIS WINE
Pago de Tharsys Cava Brut Nature Medusa NV is a precise, bone dry sparkling wine made from Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada, with an alcohol of 11.5%-12.0% ABV. The colour is pale straw with a persistent fine bead and a luminous sheen. The nose opens with green apple, lemon zest and white peach, followed by delicate floral hints of acacia and orange blossom. With gentle airing there is a toasty brioche note from lees ageing together with subtle almond and dried biscuit aromas that add depth without softening the wine’s linear profile.

On the palate the wine is crisp and nervy with vibrant acidity and a chalky, saline mineral thread that gives drive and length. Primary citrus and orchard fruit flavours of Granny Smith apple, lemon pith and pear are tightly woven with fine autolytic characters of toasted almond, pastry crust and a touch of honeyed complexity. The Brut Nature dosage leaves the finish bone dry and focused, enhancing the wine’s mouthwatering salinity and leaving a clean, lingering citrus and biscuit echo.

Made in the traditional method with careful lees ageing and minimal intervention, Medusa shows precise winemaking that emphasises terroir and textural complexity. Its freshness and structure make it highly versatile at the table; serve well chilled as an aperitif or pair with oysters, ceviche, sushi, smoked salmon blinis, light shellfish dishes, tempura vegetables or a delicate goat cheese tart. It is also an excellent match for slightly richer starters such as crab cakes or lobster salad where the acidity will cut through the richness.

Approachable now, the wine will remain lively for several years if kept cool. Drink Now for 5 years.

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ABOUT PAGO DE THARSYS
Pago de Tharsys is a family owned estate in Requena within the Utiel Requena area, recognised for its limestone soils, altitude influenced vineyards and a strong focus on both still wines and cava made with local and international varieties. The property comprises roughly 14 hectares of organically farmed vines and includes an historic underground cellar carved into limestone that supports natural ageing and temperature stability.

The project was modernised by oenologist Vicente García, who is widely regarded as a leading figure in Valencian sparkling wine production. Vicente remains central to winemaking, working alongside his wife Ana Suria who manages the estate operations and sales. Family members and a compact technical team oversee vineyard work, cellar decisions and commercial strategy, ensuring continuity of vision and close attention to quality from vine to bottle.

Vineyards are planted with a mix of native varieties such as Bobal together with international varieties including Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Albariño, Tempranillo and Godello. Soils are typically shallow over limestone, promoting concentration and a mineral profile, while cool nights at altitude help preserve acidity and aromatic freshness. Viticultural practice emphasises organic cultivation, careful canopy management, yield control and selective hand harvesting. Night harvests are employed for heat sensitive varieties to retain primary aromatics and to reduce oxidation risk.

Winemaking is carried out parcel by parcel with temperature controlled fermentations and thoughtful use of lees contact. Sparkling wines are produced in the traditional method with extended lees ageing for complexity, and selected still cuvees receive measured oak treatment to add texture without obscuring site character. The estate has been innovative in producing quality sparkling wines from native grapes and in adapting vinification to highlight minerality and finesse.

Sustainability measures include solar energy, water recycling and biodiversity initiatives that support long term vineyard health. Pago de Tharsys consistently earns recognition within Spain for its cava and still wines, which are noted for their freshness, mineral thread, structural balance and capacity to develop with careful cellaring.