Cava DO

Question 1

The birthplace of Cava

Answer 1

• San Sadurní d’Anoia

- lies in the Alt-Penedès

Question 2

Jose Raventós of Codorníu

Answer 2

• introduced método tradicional sparkling winemaking to Spain, in 1872.
• Today, Codorníu is second in size only to the competing house of Freixenet, the world’s largest producer of sparkling wines

Question 3

Gyropalette

Answer 3

• piece of equipment used for automatic riddling

- originated in Spain

Question 4

Cava DO grapes

Answer 4

Blanco:
Recommended: Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel-lo
Authorized: Chardonnay, Subirat Parent (Malvasia)
Tinto: Pinot Noir, Monastrell, Garnacha Tinta, Trepat (Trepat may only be used for rosé)

Question 5

Cava DO Aging Requirements: Cava basic bottling

Answer 5

• min. 9 months on the lees

- Cava wines require less time on the lees than Champagne

Question 6

Cava DO Aging Requirements: Reserva

Answer 6

min. 15 months on the lees

Question 7

Cava DO Aging Requirements: Gran Reserva

Answer 7

min. 30 months on the lees

Brut, Extra Brut, and Brut Nature only

Question 8

Cava DO

Answer 8

• Catalonia
• only Spanish Denominación de Origen that covers a style, rather than a region
• largest and not contiguous
• método tradicional

Question 9

Cava DO Sweetness Levels

Answer 9

• Brut Nature: 0-3 g/l
• Extra Brut: 0-6 g/l
• Brut: 0-12 g/l
• Extra Dry (Extra Seco): 12-17 g/l
• Dry (Seco): 17-32 g/l
• Semi-Dry (Semi-Seco): 32-50 g/l
• Sweet (Dulce): 50+ g/l