The best wines of Cava
Discover the best wines of Cava as well as the best winemakers of Cava and estates of Cava to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Cava and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Cava by region
Looking for a good wine of Cava among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Cava. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Cava with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Cava
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Cava
Red wines from the region of Cava go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of navarin of the sea da gigi, pasta with arrabiata or calf sweetbread with mushrooms.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Cava
In the mouth the red wine of the region of Cava. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in red wine of Cava
- 2008With an average score of 4.05/5
- 2006With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Cava
- Merlot
- Malbec
- Cariñena
- Macabeo
- Xarel-lo
- Parellada
Discovering the wine 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.
In reality, less than 10% of Cava wines come from these regions. The heart of Cava production is still in San Sadurní de Noya. All the scattered areas share similarities in Climate, largely Mediterranean, with moderate rainfall. Most of the vineyards are at around 200-300 metres (650-985ft), although some reach 800m (2,625ft).
Great white wines of Cava
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Cava
White wines from the region of Cava go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of three ways to prepare chinese noodles, bacon-gruyere-tomato cake or blanquette with 2 fish and seafood.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Cava
On the nose the white wine of the region of Cava. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit.
The best vintages in white wine of Cava
- 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.60/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Cava
- Xarel-lo
- Macabeo
- Parellada
- Chardonnay
Discover the grape 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.
Great sparkling wines of Cava
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Cava
Sparkling wines from the region of Cava go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of sauerkraut of the sea in casserole, christmas boots in knacki or cod in normandy sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Cava
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Cava. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, pastry or toasted bread and sometimes also flavors of brioche, almonds or nutty. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Cava. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Cava
- 1999With an average score of 4.60/5
- 2000With an average score of 4.56/5
- 1987With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.37/5
- 2003With an average score of 4.37/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.36/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Cava
- Xarel-lo
- Macabeo
- Parellada
- Chardonnay
- Montonico Bianco
- Pinot Noir
The word of the wine: Bright
Said of a wine whose acidity is the dominant characteristic, making it fresh and nervous.
Great pink wines of Cava
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Cava
Pink wines from the region of Cava go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal paupiettes with white wine, traditional flemish carbonades or blanquette of rabbit with riesling and chanterelles.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Cava
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Cava. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Cava
- 2013With an average score of 3.30/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.20/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.20/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Cava
- Pinot Noir
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to 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 medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sweet wines of Cava
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Cava
Sweet wines from the region of Cava go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of cuttlefish a la plancha, kale chips or cod in normandy sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Cava
In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Cava. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Cava
- 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Cava
- Xarel-lo
- Parellada
- Macabeo
The word of the wine: Tastevin
Metal cup, wide and of low height, being used to mirror and taste the wine. Still used in wine brotherhoods for its emblematic and folkloric character, the tastevin has been replaced by the various tasting glasses.
Great natural sweet wines of Cava
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Cava
Natural sweet wines from the region of Cava go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
News from the vineyard of Cava
Freixenet Copestick acquires Bolney Wine Estate
One the pioneering English wine estates, Bolney has a portfolio of sparkling and still wines that have won several awards. It was founded in 1972 by Janet and Rodney Pratt and is now run by their daughter, and winemaker, Sam Linter. Commenting on the acquisition, Freixenet Copestick — the UK and Ireland arm of Henkell Freixenet — said it was sure it had found ‘the perfect winery’. MD Robin Copestick said: ‘The sparkling wines are excellent and the business is excellently run by Sam Linter.’ ...
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 ...
Corpinnat announces large boost in sales
The 11 producers within the group saw total sales reach 2.3 million bottles for 2021 which erased the general 23% contraction in sales during 2020 and surpassed 2019’s 2.2 million bottles sold. What’s more, the per bottle price rose 2% from 2020 to an average of 17.35€. This is an important distinction in a country where sparkling wines are regularly found in supermarkets for 2€ a bottle or even less. The Corpinnat producers admit that this rise in price will unfortunately be offset ...
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