Cava

Question 1

Where is Penedes

Answer 1

Catalonia

Question 2

What is Catalonia known for

Answer 2

Epicenter of Spanish art, philosophy gastronomy, finance, and culture. Language is first Catalon and second Spanish.

Question 3

Where does the word cava originate from

Answer 3

Cave or cellar in Catalan

Question 4

Where is Cava approved to be made

Answer 4

In 6 different wine regions, but 95% is made in Penedes

Question 5

Main Cava grapes

Answer 5

Parellada, macabeo and xarel-lo. Chardonnay is also approved and being used more and more.

Question 6

Cava was the brain child of who

Answer 6

Don Jose Raventos head of Bodges Cordoniu

Question 7

How many cava producers are there

Answer 7

250

Question 8

Two main producers

Answer 8

Freixenet and Cordoniu

Question 9

High end smalll quality producer of cava

Answer 9

Gramona, Recaredo, Ravenos i Blanc, Mestres, Bohigo, and Castellroig, Other brands. Segura Viuda (Aria), 1 + 1 = 3,, chatel, Cavas, Hill, Juame Serra

Question 10

Are there still white wines produced in Penedes

Answer 10

Yes- Torres is the main producer of still white wine

Question 11

Are there red wines in Penedes

Answer 11

Yes both international and local grape varieties

Question 12

What is the name of the remuage like machine used in Spain

Answer 12

Gyropalette invented by Freixenet

Question 13

What additional grapes may be used in Cava

Answer 13

Pinot noir, trepat,

Question 14

Why is Cava compared to champagne

Answer 14

Goes through a secondary fermentation.

Question 15

How long is nonvintage cava aged on the lees by law

Answer 15

9 months

Question 16

Cava flavor

Answer 16

Bright citrus flavors with lemon, earthy, mushroomy, alomond, apple and good acidity. Refreshing. Fruitier and less frothy than champagne. Less expensive. An every day drink.

Question 17

What is another name for Macabeo

Answer 17

Viura in Rioja

Question 18

How does champagne differ from Cava

Answer 18

champagne is nuttier with more brioche and yeast like qualities.

Question 19

Sweetness Designations of Cava

Answer 19

Brut Nature:
Extra Brut: 
Brut: 
Extra Seco: 
Seco,
Semi-Seco
Dulce

Question 20

Red grapes in Cava

Answer 20

Garnacha and Monastrell.

Pinot Noir and Trepat are also authorized.

Question 21

Explain Cava production

Answer 21

Identical to champagne with the exception of aging requirements. Unlike champagne most of the process is mechanized.

Question 22

Is Cava Vintage?

Answer 22

Rarely