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Cava: How is it made?
Cava is a sparkling wine produced high quality in a total of 159 Spanish municipalities that, together, make up the production area of Cava in Spain. The development process differs from other wines by secondary fermentation, the renowned champenoise method, which involves the introduction into the bottle of liquor circul...
Cava: How is it made?
Cava is a sparkling wine produced high quality in a total of 159 Spanish municipalities that, together, make up the production area of Cava in Spain. The development process differs from other wines by secondary fermentation, the renowned champenoise method, which involves the introduction into the bottle of liquor circulation (mixture of white wine, sugar and yeast) that cause the release of carbon dioxide and aroma that characterizes cavas.
To remove residual yeast, the bottles are placed inclined in order to collect sediment cap. Currently, this is done by freezing the neck of the bottle so that, by disclosing, the ice block is triggered. Lost in this process liquid is replaced with expedition liqueur white wine mixed with sugar. The resultant cava depend on the amount of sugar containing the liquor issue.
Types of Cava
Depending on the amount of sugar containing expedition liqueur added to the bottle after removal of sediments, there are different types of cava:
Brut Nature: no sugar added, naturally includes up to 3 g sugar.
Extra Brut: unsweetened expedition liqueur contains up to 6 grams of sugar.
Brut: contains up to 12 grams of sugar per liter.
Extra Dry: between 12 and 17 grams of sugar.
Dry: 17 to 32 g sugar.
Semiseco: between 32 and 50 grams of sugar per liter.
Sweet: contains more than 50 grams of sugar per liter.
The cava in Spain
In addition to the Cavas of Catalunya in Spain recognized champagnes they are made in the communities of Valencia, Aragon, Extremadura, La Rioja, Navarra and Castilla y Leon. Of course, in our online wine shop, you can find the best cavas in Catalonia and Extremadura, which we're going to talk now and then.
Cavas of Catalonia
The production area of Catalan cava is made up of more than 160 municipalities concentrated mostly in the Penedes. It was thanks to studies of the Catalan Institute Sant Isidre Agricultural so we opted for the native white varieties to test the champenoise method and thus give rise to the first Catalan cava was born in 1872 in Codorniu. From 1,920 marketing cava was expanding and from 80 is firmly established. That's why the Cavas of Catalonia have the recognition of the quality and tradition in Spain.
In Catalonia, this famous liqueur, already has its own Route Cava to visit wineries, towns and emblematic monuments related to oenology in the area. We also found Cava Week held in Sant Sadumí, with activities such as train travel and Cavatast Cava, a sample of gastronomy and cavas from Penedes.
Cavas de Extremadura
It is where we find the capital Almendralejo Extremadura cava. This is one of the most important economic points of Extremadura. Due to its geographical location in this municipality are the most fertile lands of Extremadura which also are crossed by the Route de la Plata, which has made Almendralejo in a city developed with a wide variety of industries and an agricultural economy based on vine and olive.
In the early 80s, three local businessmen decided to develop a new trade route with an innovative regional product. It was thus Extremadura cava, namely the "Via de la Plata" was born, inscribed on the O.D. Cava since 1.983.
As you can see, the Catalans and Extremeños Cavas have a great reputation in the world and take many decades rejoicing meals and celebrations of all Spaniards. Dare to try the varieties that we present in our online wine shop and enjoy quality.
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
A D.O. CAVA Reserva from Extremadura made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. This is an authentic Blanc de Blancs. With a limited production and a careful presentation ideal as a gift.
special, highly evolved and touches reduction, characterized by the long aging of the wine in contact with the lees Cava. Only it made from base wines from the best vintages. In view it presents a straw yellow intense. fine and persistent bubble. The nose is elegant, and aromas of aging on toasted funds very nice.
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
The first Cava made in Extremadura, fresh, intense aromas, round and elegant with acidulated citrus nuances. superior breeding, around 41 months , we find a cava Great Reserve for demanding palates Varieties: Macabeo 70%, Parellada 30% Dig with a complexity on the nose worth enjoying, and a finesse in the mouth that few achieve.
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
"An intriguing cava" The Monastrell variety provides de Nit with complexity and elegance, always maintaining the freshness and concentration that characterize our cavas. “Looking for the color I found, the Monestrell from the western part of the Serral, which provides complexity without losing freshness ” 49% Xarel lo / 34% Macabeu / 12%...
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
Juvé & Camps Reserva de la Familia was originally conceived as a private consumption product for the Juvé family. It is the most sought-after Gran Reserva Brut Nature in the world. Made from the free-run juice of Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada grapes. Deep, intense and elegant aroma, with fine bubbles rising in a rosary. Creamy mousse and fresh, ample...
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
"Individual case ideal for a gift" Juvé & Camps Family Reserve It was originally conceived as a private consumption product for the Juvé family. It is the Gran Reserva Brut Nature most in demand in the world . Of ecological production starting of the flower must of Macabeo, Xarello and Parellada grapes. Deep, intense and elegant...
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
Reserva de la familia Rosé is a unique and unrepeatable rosé cava with the seal of Juvé & Camps. The result of the selection of the best plots of Juvé & Camps. A Brut Nature sparkling wine that captures the essence of the Pinot Noir variety and expresses an unprecedented and seductive Mediterranean...
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
A Sparkling Wine with unique identity and personality. From the Estate comes from one of our most historic vineyards , planted in glass in 1964: the Vinya dels Fòssils, an area that was under the sea millions of years ago. 50% Xarel.lo, 40% Macabeo and 10% Parellada. Minimum breeding of 36 months in bottle .
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
Gramona Innoble Brut Nature It is the return of the art of making coupages of different vintages for the elaboration of balanced and unique sparkling wines. ignoble, a xarel lo made with the wines of three exceptional vintages , which unites tradition and the freshness of the land. A aging of more than 30 months and the application of the organic...
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
Gramona Imperial Brut is a cava resulting from the blending of vineyards selected and certified in biodynamic agriculture. A blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada and Chardonnay aged for more than 49 months. Ample, fresh and lively with hints of roasted nuts, spices, toffee and old book.
Gramona Imperial Brut is a cava resulting from the blending of vineyards selected and certified in biodynamic agriculture. A blend of Xarel·lo, Macabeo, Parellada and Chardonnay aged for more than 49 months. Ample, fresh and lively with hints of roasted nuts, spices, toffee and old book.
Size : 750 ml (Botella)
Cava made from the Xarel-lo variety with different and particular properties. Pale yellow colour with effervescence. Intense aroma of white fruits and fennel. Very creamy, with a splendid texture and a long and persistent taste.