Wines made from Parellada grapes of Cava - Page 3
Discover the best wines made with Parellada as a single variety or as a blend of Cava.
More informations about the variety Parellada
The white Parellada is a grape variety that originated in France (Spain). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches of grapes of medium size. The white Parellada can be found cultivated in these vineyards: Languedoc & Roussillon, South West.
More informations about the region of Cava
Cava is Spain's signature style of Sparkling wine, and the Iberian Peninsula's answer to Champagne. The traditional Grape varieties used in Cava were Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel-lo, but the Champagne varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are also used. While the first Cava was produced exclusively in Catalonia - specifically in a small town called San Sadurní de Noya - modern Cava can be sourced from various regions of Spain. Aragon, Navarre, Rioja, Pais Vasco, Valencia and Extremadura have specific delimited areas that can benefit from the designation of origin.
What are the typical flavors of the Parellada grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 83% of Parellada
- Citrus fruitPresent in 76% of Parellada
- MicrobioPresent in 70% of Parellada
- EarthPresent in 64% of Parellada
- Non oakPresent in 61% of Parellada
- OakPresent in 56% of Parellada
- VegetalPresent in 44% of Parellada
- Tropical fruitPresent in 23% of Parellada
- CitrusPresent in 20% of Parellada
- ApplesPresent in 20% of Parellada
- SpicesPresent in 19% of Parellada
- Green applePresent in 18% of Parellada
- LemonPresent in 16% of Parellada
- PearPresent in 16% of Parellada
- YeastPresent in 15% of Parellada
- MineralityPresent in 14% of Parellada
- LimePresent in 13% of Parellada
- Red fruitPresent in 13% of Parellada
- BriochePresent in 13% of Parellada
- GrapefruitPresent in 13% of Parellada
News about the grape variety Parellada
First single-vineyard Rioja sparkling wine released
It had been possible to produce sparkling wines in Rioja, certified as DO Cava, since the creation of Spain’s main sparkling wine entity. But this fact was often unknown to consumers given that 95% of Cava is produced in the Catalunya region. The area for production of Cava in Rioja is however limited to only 18 of the nearly 150 municipalities within the entire DO zone. In a bid to better show point of origin, the new subzone labelling of Cava that was approved in 2021 now refers to the p ...
The Xarel·lo Summit returns
The idea for the summit at this remote locale came from Josep Cusiné of Parés Baltà and Ignasi Segui of Vinyes Singulars as the church sits on a ridge (‘cim’ in Catalan) at 643m in altitude. It has an unparalleled 360-degree view which opens up on the plain of Penedès and out to the Mediterranean Sea, 25km in the distance. Starting in 2015, the first years were friendly, loose affairs and took place inside the church but interest from those in the region (as well with sommeliers and the regional ...
Cava D.O. – Character and quality founded in tradition
In spite of growing worldwide demand for bubbles, recent challenges arising from the pandemic and the cost of living crisis have put the brakes on consumers’ willingness to spend on non-essential products. In search of new and imaginative ways of rising to the challenge, Cava producers believe that while it can be tough for consumers to fork out for fizz, they can continue to enjoy ‘the little luxuries of life’ by purchasing reasonably priced Cava. This isn’t to suggest going for the cheapest op ...