Glossary
Cava
/KAH-vah/
Spanish sparkling wine made by traditional method.
Full Definition
Cava is Spain's traditional method sparkling wine, primarily from Catalonia using Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada grapes. It must undergo secondary fermentation in bottle and minimum 9 months aging on lees (15 for Reserva, 30 for Gran Reserva). Offers good value compared to Champagne.
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More terms starting with C
Canopy Management
Techniques to control vine leaf and shoot growth.
Capsule
The foil or plastic covering over a wine bottle's cork.
Carbonic Maceration
Whole-grape fermentation in CO2, producing fruity wines.
Cellaring
Storing wine under proper conditions for aging.
Chai
French term for an above-ground wine storage building.
Champagne
Sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France.