Cava

Cava

Cava is Spain's answer to Champagne -- a high-quality sparkling wine made using the same traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle that produces the finest bubbles in France. Predominantly produced in the Penedès region of Catalonia, cava is crafted from indigenous Spanish grape varieties that give it a distinct Mediterranean character: Macabeo provides freshness, Xarel-lo contributes body and earthiness, and Parellada adds floral elegance. The result is a sparkling wine of genuine quality and character that represents perhaps the best value in the entire world of sparkling wines, with bottles of remarkable quality available for a fraction of what comparable Champagne would cost.