Spain - Cava Flashcards
what is Cava DO?
it is an appellation referring to the production method rather than the place of origin
where is Cava DO?
95% of Cava are produced in Penedès, more specifically in Sant Sadurnì d’Anoia
(small quantities are produced in other 6 other regions)
which region has Cava DO?
7 regions:
•Aragón
•Euskadi (Basque Country)
•Catalonia/Catalunya
•Extremadura
•La Rioja
•Navarra
•València
Cava DO wines are usually made of what grapes?
(in Penedès)
generally made from blend of Macebeo (principal), Xarel-lo, Parellada
•Chardonnay
•Pinot Noir
•Subirat Parent (Malvasia)
•Monastrell (Mourvèdre)
•Garnacha Tinta
•Trepat (rosé)
what is the aging regulation?
Non-Vintage: min 9 months bottle aged on lees after tirage
Reserva: min 18 months on lees after tirage
Gran Reserva: min 30 months on lees after tirage (only Brut, Extra-Brut, Brut Nature)
Cava de Paraje Calificado: min 36 months on lees after tirage
what so special about Cava de Paratge Qualificat?
•single vineyard wines from hand-harvested grapes
•vines must be at least 10 years old
•minimum 36 months aged on lees
•minimum TA is 5.5g/L
•no acidification
•must be vintage-dated
•can only be Brut, Extra-Brut, Brut Nature
what does the colour of foils on the bottle means?
•Green = Cava de Guarda (NV)
•Silver = Reserva
•Gold = Gran Reserva
•Antique Gold = Paraje Calificado
when was Cave de Paraje Calificado (DPC) introduced?
2016
who are the well known producers making Cava?
Cordorníu & Freixenet the two largest producers
•Juvé y Camps
•Gramona**
•Recaredo
•Torelló
