Cava

Question 1

What are the 7 autonomias that produce Cava in Spain?

Answer 1

Aragon
Basque Country
Catalonia
Extremadura
La Rioja
Navarra
Valenica

Question 2

What are the styles of Cava?

Answer 2

Espumoso Blanco

Espumoso Rosado

Question 3

What are the recommended grapes for Cava?

Answer 3

Parellada
Macabeo
Xarel-lo

Question 4

What grapes are authorized for Cava?

Answer 4

Chardonnay
Subirat Parent (Malvasia)

Pinot Noir
Monastrell
Garnacha Tinta
Trepat (Trepat may only be used for Rosado)

Question 5

What is the min abv % for Cava base wines?

Answer 5

9.5 - 11.5 % abv

Question 6

What is the min abv % for Cava?

Answer 6

10.8 - 12.8 % abv

Question 7

What are the sweetness levels for Cava?

Answer 7

Brut Nature: 0 - 3 g/l
Extra Brut: 0 - 6 g/l
Brut: 0 - 12 g/l
Extra Dry (extra seco): 12 - 17 g/l
Dry (Seco): 17 - 32 g/l
Semi Dry (semi seco): 32 - 50 g/l
Sweet (Dulce): 50 + g/l

Question 8

What are the aging requirements for Cava?

Answer 8

min 9 months on the lees

Question 9

What are the aging requirements for Cava Reserva?

Answer 9

min 15 months on the lees

Question 10

What are the aging requirements for Cava Gran Reserva?

Answer 10

min 30 months on the lees (Brut, Extra Brut, and Brut Nature only)

Question 11

What are the minimum and maximum planting densitys for Cava?

Answer 11

1500, 3500 vines per ha

Question 12

What are the permitted vine training / pruning systems for Cava production?

Answer 12

En Vaso

En Espaldera (trellis): Cordon (simple or double), or Vara y Pulgar (simple or double)

Question 13

What are the maximum yields for Cava?

Answer 13

12 tons per ha, or 100 liters / 150 kg of grapes

Question 14

When was the Cava DO established?

Answer 14

1986