Cava Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main producers of Cava?
A
Freixenet and Cordoniu
2
Q
Where is 95% of Cava produced?
A
Penedes (Catalonia)
3
Q
What are the three key areas of Cava production?
A
Penedes, Lleida, Tarragona
4
Q
Climate in Penedes?
A
Warm, Mediterraneam climate with moderate rainfall spread throughout the year.
5
Q
Describe Macabeo?
A
light apple, lemon aromas.#
Late budding
High yielding
6
Q
Xarel-Lo
A
Greengage, gooseberry and herbal characteristics
mid budding
7
Q
Parrelada
A
Adds florality and finesse to cava
Lowest yielding
Latest ripening
Needs altitude
