Cava ( Spanish pronunciation: kaβa, plural cavas ) is a sparkling wine of Denomination of Origin (DO) status from Spain . It may be white ( white ) or rosĂ© ( pink ). The Macabeo , Parellada and Xarel·lo are the most popular and traditional grape varieties for producing cava. Only wines produced in the traditional method may be labeled “cava”; those produced by other processes may only be called “sparkling wines” (sparkling wines ). About 95% of all cava is produced in the Penedès area in Catalonia , Spain , with the village of Sant SadurnĂ d’Anoia being home to many of Catalan largest production houses. The two major producers are CodornĂu and Freixenet . Cava is also produced in other villages in Aragon , Castile and LeĂłn , Extremadura , La Rioja , Basque Country , Navarre and Valencia .
Marketing Cava as “Spanish champagne” is no longer permitted under European Union law , since Champagne has Protected Geographical Status (PGS) and Spain entered the EU in 1986. Colloquially it is still called champagne or champagne in Spanish or xampany in Catalan . Today it is defined by law as a “quality sparkling wine produced in a designated region” ( Quality sparkling wine produced in a specified region , psr).
The word champagne in Spanish is not to be confused with champagne , a colloquial term for the non- traditional method sparkling wines. These achampañados wines are generally cheaper, are served by the bottle at bars or restaurants specializing in them and hence these establishments are called by the same name, ie achampañado . This is not cava, but it is a somewhat popular drink as well.
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Tasting Notes
Colour: Pale pink
Nose: Fresh strawberries, raspberries, rose petals, and floral aromas.
Palate: Light and refreshing with flavours of red berries, citrus, and delicate floral notes.
Finish: Crisp and smooth with lingering fruit freshness.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright straw yellow with balanced, medium-sized bubbles. This is taken directly from the official published appearance note for the release.
Nose: Clean and refined, with fresh white-fruit character and gentle ageing notes. This is based on the official producer description and retailer tasting summary.
Palate: Smooth, ample and balanced, with lively freshness and an easy-drinking sparkling texture. This is based on the official producer description and retailer tasting summary.
Finish: Harmonious and pleasantly persistent, leaving a rounded and clean impression. This is based on the retailer tasting summary and official producer style description.
Cordon Negro Brut Extra Dry uses the same luscious Spanish grape varieties as Cordon Negro Brut, embracing Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada grape varieties, with slightly higher alcohol levels and a dosage of 23 grams per liter. The light, fruity Macabeo, combined with the robust, powerful depth of Xarel-lo, and the demonstrative finesse of the Parellada grapes delivers a great balance of aroma and acidity.
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