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Cava wine region

Spain · Europe

Spain's traditional-method sparkling wine, made mostly in Penedès.

The world's largest vineyard area, led by Tempranillo and Garnacha.

CountrySpain

Key grapesMacabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada, Chardonnay

SubregionsComtats de Barcelona, Valle del Ebro, Viñedos de Almendralejo, Zona de Levante

Notable producers in Cava

Codorníu
Freixenet
Juvé & Camps
Segura Viudas

Official appellations

Appellation	Status	Style	Grapes
Cava A multi-regional DO for traditional-method sparkling wine, most of it from the Comtats de Barcelona zone around Sant Sadurní d'Anoia. Paraje Calificado is the top single-site level.	DO	Sparkling	Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada, Chardonnay

Cava wines to try

Sparkling · Spain · Diego's Selection

Juvé & Camps Reserva de la Familia

Cava · Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada

Long-aged family Cava: green apple, almond and toasty lees.

Food: Tapas, jamón

Sparkling · Spain

Codorníu Anna Blanc de Blancs

Cava · Chardonnay, Parellada, Xarel·lo, Macabeo

Fresh and creamy Cava with citrus, white flowers and a light toasty note; an easy, good-value aperitif.

Food: Jamón croquetas

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