Rest of Europe Sparkling

Question 1

Cava is found in the Catalunia region. Can you name the 3 key areas within Catlunia for Cava production?

Answer 1

Penedes
Llieda
Tarragona

Question 2

What are the key grape varieties or Cava production?

Answer 2

Macabeu (35%) Xarel-lo (25%) Parellada (20%) Chardonnay (8%)

Black varieties include Garancha Negra and Trepat

Question 3

Answer the following questions on Cava production:

1) Are reserve wines common or are wines typically produced from one vintage.
2) Which sweetness level is most common for Cava?
3) What is minimum req for lees ageing?
4) What is Santa Sadurni D’anoia?
5) Is MLF practiced?

Answer 3

1) Typically from one vintage due to vintage variation and storage cost
2) Brut most common
3) 9 months minimum
4) Where juice is sent to the main wineries
5) No, to keep acidity

Question 4

What are 4 different Cava classifications and what is the percentage of production for each?

Answer 4

Cava de Guarda - 88%
Cava Reserva - 1.5%
Cava Gran Reserva - 10%
Cava de Paraje Calificado - 0.01%