Cava Flashcards
Where is Penedes
Catalonia
What is Catalonia known for
Epicenter of Spanish art, philosophy gastronomy, finance, and culture. Language is first Catalon and second Spanish.
Where does the word cava originate from
Cave or cellar in Catalan
Where is Cava approved to be made
In 6 different wine regions, but 95% is made in Penedes
Main Cava grapes
Parellada, macabeo and xarel-lo. Chardonnay is also approved and being used more and more.
Cava was the brain child of who
Don Jose Raventos head of Bodges Cordoniu
How many cava producers are there
250
Two main producers
Freixenet and Cordoniu
High end smalll quality producer of cava
Gramona, Recaredo, Ravenos i Blanc, Mestres, Bohigo, and Castellroig, Other brands. Segura Viuda (Aria), 1 + 1 = 3,, chatel, Cavas, Hill, Juame Serra
Are there still white wines produced in Penedes
Yes- Torres is the main producer of still white wine
Are there red wines in Penedes
Yes both international and local grape varieties
What is the name of the remuage like machine used in Spain
Gyropalette invented by Freixenet
What additional grapes may be used in Cava
Pinot noir, trepat,
Why is Cava compared to champagne
Goes through a secondary fermentation.
How long is nonvintage cava aged on the lees by law
9 months
Cava flavor
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.
What is another name for Macabeo
Viura in Rioja
How does champagne differ from Cava
champagne is nuttier with more brioche and yeast like qualities.
Sweetness Designations of Cava
Brut Nature: Extra Brut: Brut: Extra Seco: Seco, Semi-Seco Dulce
Red grapes in Cava
Garnacha and Monastrell.
Pinot Noir and Trepat are also authorized.
Explain Cava production
Identical to champagne with the exception of aging requirements. Unlike champagne most of the process is mechanized.
Is Cava Vintage?
Rarely
