Cava Flashcards
Where is Cava DO
no one place, covers many regions around the country
What styles are produced in Cava DO
white and rosé sparkling made in the traditional method.
What additional labels can Cava bottles have
Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Cava de Paratge Qualificat (Single Vineyard)
What is Cava de Guarda
Basic level of Cava
What is Cava de Guarda Superiore
Contains Cava Reserva, Gran Reserva, and Paratge Qualificat
What change will Cava de Guarda Superiore see in 2025
all wine will be organic
What are the main white varieties for Cava
Parellada, Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Chardonnay, Malvasía
What are the main red varieties for Cava
Pinot Noir, Monastrell, Garnatxa Negre, Trepat
Which Cava Variety is only used in rose production
Trepat
What are the Cava sweetness levels
The same as Champagne
What is the aging requirement for Cava / Cava de Guarda
Min 9 months on lees from tirage
What is the aging requirement for Cava Reserva / Guarda Superiore
min. 18 months on lees from tirage
What is the aging requirement for Cava Gran Reserva
Min. 30 months on lees from Tirage
Which sweetness levels is Cava Gran Reserva limited to
Brut, Ex Brut, Brut Nature
What is the aging requirement for Cava de Paratge Qualificat
min. 36 months on lees from tirage
