Cava

/KAH-vah/

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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.

Related Terms

traditional method champagne method

See Also

sparkling wine cremant

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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.

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French term for an above-ground wine storage building.

Champagne

Sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France.