Wine regions of Spain: Cava
Cava is Spain’s sparkling wine.
Cava is Spain’s sparkling wine. You might think of it as the Spanish equivalent of Champagne, which is mostly right. Cava is made in the traditional method, that is, the second fermentation happens inside a bottle instead of in tanks. The traditional method and Spain’s dry climate make for an excellent union in producing high-quality wines. In fact, many believe that cava will surpass Champagne in quality over the next few decades and become one of Europe’s greatest sparkling wines.
Cava originates from Penedès, a region south of Barcelona famous for its wine production since… Read more