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Sparkling Wines
Cava
Spain's traditional-method sparkling wine, made largely in Penedès from indigenous grapes and aged in bottle.
In detail
- Origin
- Catalonia, Spain.
- Major regions
- Penedès · Conca del Riu Anoia
- Grapes
- Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel·lo
- Flavour profile
- Lemon, quince, bitter almond and a savoury, earthy edge.
- Body
- Light to medium
- Acidity
- High
- Sweetness
- Brut Nature to Brut
Recommended Glass
Sparkling Wine Tulip
A slender bowl that widens in the middle and gently narrows at the top — the sommelier's preferred sparkling glass.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
6–9°C (43–48°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Tapas
- Croquetas
- Grilled shrimp
- Manchego
- Salted almonds
Notable examples & brands
- Recaredo Terrers
- Gramona III Lustros
- Raventós i Blanc